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Associate Medical Editor

The American Cancer Society is a prominent health organization committed to eliminating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, striving for a world where everyone has access to preventive care and treatment.

American Cancer Society

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 75k-85k USD

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At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Associate Medical Editor is a licensed oncology registered nurse, preferably with a master’s degree and oncology certification. The Associate Medical Editor performs literature searches, writes, reviews, and edits evidence-based cancer information tailored to multiple literacy levels and audience needs that covers the trajectory of care from risk and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life. This role requires great attention to detail and follow-up, ensuring cancer information is current, accurate, evidence-based, understandable, and actionable. Serves as a knowledgeable oncology clinician and patient care resource for the organization.

This position plays a key role in the creation of accurate, relevant, and timely medical content, which is critical to protecting organizational reputation, ensuring compliance, and reducing risk. 

*This is a remote position*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops, reviews, updates, and edits cancer information, ensuring all content reflects current and emerging evidence, is accurate and understandable, aligns with ACS and other clinical guidelines, and reflects the ACS mission. (75%)

  • Analyzes and consistently improves readability of ACS medical content, regularly applyingadult learning and health equity principles and health literacy best practices.(5%)

  • Uses data reports to lead and manage assigned print-based patient education projects and serves as liaison with inventory teams and vendors.(5%)

  • Maintains editorial integrity of content, applying and ensuring consistency with accessibility standards, applicable ACS messaging, guidelines, policies, and processes.(5%)

  • Provides as-needed support for constituent-related requests, responding to cancer-related inquiries escalated from the Cancer Helpline (NCIC) and Customer Experience teams.(5%)

  • Acts as consultant and collaborative, clinicalresource for mission priorities, partnerships, and special projects and content review requests.(5%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Degree Required: ​Bachelor's Degree​in nursing

  • Preferred Degree: ​Master's Degree​in nursing

  • Required License(s):Active, unrestrictedRN license

  • Preferred Certification(s): Oncology certification (OCN, AOCN, etc.) or eligibility for exam

  • Years of experience: 5+ years in clinical oncology nursing practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

  • Knowledge of clinical oncology and evidence-based medicine, including cancer risk, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, along with end-of-life issues.

  • Clinical experience administering cancer treatments, providing verbal and written patient education, and directly managing the care and treatment side effects of people with cancer throughout the continuum of care, with an understanding of current and emerging therapies, clinical pathways, guidelines, and standards of care.

  • Knowledge of current clinical oncology trends, health policy, and public health initiatives and issues.

  • Ability to perform literature searches and apply findings to content development and review.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop original patient education materials, communicating complex medical/scientific information in plain language, applying health literacy best practices, adult learning principles,health equity considerations, needs of special populations in content development and review.

  • Working knowledge of AMA writing style and referencing standards.

  • Knowledge of the issues and potential impacts of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and search engine optimization (SEO) in content work.

  • Ability to complete assigned projectswith attention to detail, adhering to ACS processes and timelines, and addressing follow-up needs for each project.

  • Self-motivated, organized, creative, and able to manage, lead, and follow-up on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Ability to collaborate well across disciplines and interact/communicate professionally with internal and external partners.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Periodic travel may be required to attend team meetingsand participate in conferences or training sessions that support organizational goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 

  • No or very limited physical effort required. 

  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The starting rate is $75,000 to $85,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913, the ACS is not only one of the most recognized names in cancer prevention but also a leading force in cancer research funding, having invested over $5 billion in research since its inception. The organization offers extensive resources that include a 24/7 helpline, patient assistance programs, and educational materials to help inform the public about various aspects of cancer treatment and prevention.

Through its wide-reaching programs, the American Cancer Society engages millions of volunteers and advocates who work tirelessly to mobilize communities in the fight against cancer. With a presence in over 21,000 communities across the U.S., the ACS aims to provide support that emphasizes not only medical treatment but also the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients and their families. Initiatives like the Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer are examples of how the ACS brings people together to support those affected by cancer while raising crucial funds for research and services. The ongoing mission of the ACS is of paramount importance as the organization strives to decrease the cancer burden and improve survival rates for all affected individuals.

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