Freelance Proofreader – Nursing & Medical Background Preferred

The Elitejob; India; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive per-project payment

Job summary

A remote healthcare editing platform is seeking a Freelance Proofreader with a background in Nursing or Medical Sciences. This role involves proofreading medical documents and ensuring high standards of accuracy. Ideal candidates must have exceptional English skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers flexible hours and competitive project-based payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in medical writing or academic editing.
• Familiarity with referencing styles like APA, AMA, MLA.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit nursing and medical documents.
• Ensure content meets high standards of accuracy.
• Deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Strong proofreading and editing skills

Exceptional command of the English language

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Google Docs

Job description

Job Summary

Progressive Technology is actively seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Freelance Proofreader with a background in Nursing, Healthcare, or Medical Sciences to join our growing team. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of medical content written by healthcare professionals, academic researchers, and students. This is a remote, freelance opportunity ideally suited for individuals with a strong command of English and subject-matter expertise in healthcare-related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit a variety of nursing and medical documents, including academic manuscripts, case studies, whitepapers, journal articles, training materials, and research reports.

• Ensure content meets high standards of grammar, punctuation, tone, and medical accuracy.

• Verify correct usage of medical terminologies, drug names, anatomical references, and APA/AMA citation styles.

• Maintain confidentiality and protect client-sensitive information.

• Work with the editorial and content teams to meet project-specific formatting and submission guidelines.

• Deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Exceptional command of the English language – both written and verbal.

• Strong proofreading, editing, and copyediting skills.

• Familiarity with referencing styles such as APA, AMA, MLA, or Vancouver.

• Ability to understand complex medical jargon and translate it into clear, readable content.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in medical writing, academic editing, proofreading, or clinical documentation.

• Prior experience editing for scientific journals, nursing coursework, or healthcare publications is highly desirable.

• Freelancers with a portfolio of academic or medical editing samples will be given preference.

Working Hours

• Flexible working hours – you decide your availability.

• Project-based workload depending on client requirements and your capacity.

• Ideal for freelancers, part-time professionals, or working nurses/doctors looking for extra income.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical terms, nursing protocols, and medical guidelines.

• Familiarity with academic publishing standards and research ethics.

• Ability to work with a global team and adhere to deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Google Docs, and editing tools like Grammarly or Track Changes.

• Self-motivated with the ability to accept constructive feedback and adapt accordingly.

Benefits

• 100% Remote – work from anywhere.

• Flexible schedule – choose your own projects and time slots.

• Competitive per-project payment.

• Ongoing assignments based on performance.

• Exposure to international content and academic publishing standards.

• Opportunity to build a strong professional portfolio.

Why Join Progressive Technology?

At Progressive Technology, we are more than a freelance platform – we are a community of experts committed to empowering academic, clinical, and research professionals across the globe. We value subject-matter expertise, and our flexible, supportive environment allows freelancers to thrive. If you are a healthcare professional or academic with a flair for editing, we want to work with you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated resume, editing samples (if available), and a brief cover letter explaining their medical or nursing background to us with the subject line: Freelance Proofreader – Nursing/Medical.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a sample editing test and further discussions.