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• Edit items for NBOME medical assessments at all stages of development (e.g., developmental, copyediting, and proofreading). Implement an in-house style guide and conduct research to verify medical terminology. Screen test questions for person-first and bias-free language. Suggest item references for consideration of review committees. Work with the team to ensure that editing projects are completed on time. May provide feedback and mentoring to assistant editors.
• Lead small groups of subject matter experts (SMEs) and review sessions, onsite and virtually. Deliver short presentations to larger groups (~20) on best practices in item writing.
• Support Exam development processes which may include conducting a final review of exam content before publishing; reviewing test-taker comments on items, and planning/wrap-up for item-writing workshops.
• Cultivate ongoing communication with items authors, ensuring strong collaborative relationships and providing timely, tactful, and detailed exchanges of item revisions. Collaborate with subject matter experts and in-house physicians to address editorial concerns.
• Edit department reports, research summaries/proposals, and PowerPoints as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year experience with proofing, fact-checking and/or copy/manuscript editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with medical terminology preferred
• Superior attention to detail
• Mastery of fundamental editing principles and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and positive team-oriented attitude
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to apply house style guide within 6 months of experience/training
• Ability to edit independently within one year of experience/training
• Ability and desire to lead groups of submit matter experts in writing and review activities
• Elementary experience with medical editing, including appropriate research terminology preferred
• An understanding of examination blueprints and test development processes ideal.

Salary Information: The hourly rate for this position is $25.00-$28.00 and is based on professional experience. The work week is 37.5 hours. The hourly rate may be modified in the future.

Please submit a resume summarizing your qualifications to Human Resources by email at HRadmin@nbome.org. NBOME is an E-Verify participant.

The NBOME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.