Medical Writer jobs in West Virginia

The scientific medical writer assists faculty, fellows, residents in activities related to development and submission of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, assists in the development and preparation of grant-related materials, assists with preparation of presentations related to research-related written material. Additional activities include tracking and maintaining records, securing copyright agreements, and facilitating correspondence and completion of forms associated with publication.

Responsibilities

• Provides editorial assistance with manuscripts resulting from departmental/organizational research. • Implements critical scientific research editing to all documents while ensuring proper grammatical use consistent with professional publications. • Collaborates with research team members including coordinators, statisticians as well as authors. • Confirms that literature is properly cited and utilizes standard software to detect deviations that suggest plagiarism. • Formats manuscripts for submission by the corresponding author to appropriate journals for publication. • Provides proofreading, copyediting, and revising of final documents. • Edits tables, figures and artwork for final production. • Coordinates the publication process with editors, addresses correspondence and facilitates revisions. • Reviews literature and synthesizes findings required for manuscripts in collaboration with research personnel and author(s). • Provides writing/editing support for book chapters. • Works to assure that work completed conforms to regulatory requirements. • Secures copyright agreements as necessary in collaboration with the research coordinator. • Assists in scientific writing related to grant proposals. • Tracks management of projects and prioritizes work based on timelines for submission/revisions under the direction of the Director and maintains an up-to-date record of the status of each project. • In collaboration with research department leadership, develops a plan that outlines goals/objectives and tracking metrics. • Attends meetings with research/department groups to update status reports as needed. • Provides workshops related to scientific writing assistance and skill development of faculty, staff, residents/fellows.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Doctorate Degree

Credentials

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Per Diem

Location: Chesterfield Bldg 4-Center for Learning & Research

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Anita J. Ferguson anita.ferguson@vandaliahealth.org