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Day Medical Manuscript Editor Jobs in Riverside, CA

The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week. Many of the ... Medical writing and editing experience required. General Activities (There may be other duties ...

The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week. Many of the ... Medical writing and editing experience required. General Activities (There may be other duties ...

Sales Analyst/ Contracts Analyst

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$71K - $86K/yr

... days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance ... which can include editing, amending, writing revisions for contracts including pricing so ...

Video/animation editing experience with Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects a plus. Day to Day ... Medical, dental and vision insurance options * 401k with company match * Paid time off * Company ...

Video/animation editing experience with Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects a plus. Day to Day ... Medical, dental and vision insurance options * 401k with company match * Paid time off * Company ...

The role requires skills in script writing, video filming and post-production editing. Projects ... Benefits: * Employer paid benefits (including Medical, Dental, Vision, & life insurance) for ...

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How much do day medical manuscript editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for day medical manuscript editor in Riverside, CA is $43.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.11 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Medical Manuscript Editor vs Medical Writer?

AspectDay Medical Manuscript EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a background in life sciences or healthcare, often with editing certificationsUsually holds a degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related fields; may have writing certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks in editing teams, often within pharmaceutical or biotech companies, CROs, or publishingCreates original scientific content, often within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communication agencies
Primary FocusEditing and refining scientific manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and complianceWriting and developing scientific documents, including manuscripts, protocols, and reports

While both roles require a strong understanding of medical and scientific content, Day Medical Manuscript Editors focus on editing existing manuscripts to ensure clarity and compliance, whereas Medical Writers are responsible for creating original scientific content from scratch.

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Infographic showing various Day Medical Manuscript Editor job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,445 per year, or $43 per hour.

$28/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
WORK COMP EDITOR
It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients' needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position.
The position requires that the employee be available forty hours per week, and that also the employee be flexible in his/her schedule to provide efficient service for the group. The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week.
Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice.
The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Workers' Comp Manager, the Workers' Comp Editor shall be responsible to complete their assigned reports and meet with physicians and management as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Worker's Compensation Orthopedic Editor will be responsible for the review and editing of Med-Legal reports. Medical writing and editing experience required.
General Activities (There may be other duties required of this position not listed below):
  1. Review patient history information to make sure it is incorporated correctly into the provider's report. There may be occasions when the Workers' Comp Editor will be required to contact a patient to obtain or clarify information.
  2. Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reporting
  3. Must have experience with reviewing AME/QME reports
  4. Must have thorough understanding of AMC Guides 5th edition and Labor codes 4663 & 4664
  5. Excellent communication, writing and grammar skills
  6. Must be well versed with worker's compensation and medical terminology
  7. Strong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks
  8. Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative and high standard of ethics.
  9. Must possess high attention to detail
  10. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Editor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and his/her assignees. Arrowhead Orthopaedics reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. I acknowledge that I have received and read this job description.
Requirements
Skill Requirements:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalence
  • 2 to 3 years' work experience in Workers Compensation cases
  • Experience in Orthopedics and Pain Management preferred
  • Dependable and organized
  • Receptive to constructive criticism and feedback
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up on assignments
  • Self-starter, proactive and works well with little supervision
  • Excellent analytical skills, likes to be accurate and attention to detail
  • Intermediate or higher skill level in WordPerfect and Word office

Typical Physical Demands:
  1. Requires sitting and walking, with daily occasional stooping, reaching, and bending.
  2. Occasional lifting up to thirty pounds.
  3. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.
  4. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment.

Work Location: In House
Salary Description
$28.00+ Hourly