Medical Content Specialist (Contract)

View The Space; United States; On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a medical content and program development expert. This independent contractor role requires a clinically-minded writer or healthcare professional to create high-quality clinical content and support program workflows. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or journalism, along with 3+ years of healthcare experience. The commitment varies from 5 to 20 hours per month, with a pay rate of $45-55/hour based on experience. The position allows for remote work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and edit clinical content for accuracy.
• Create and refine scripts tied to clinical care programs.
• Support product detail pages and patient-facing content.

Skills

Medical terminology understanding

Technical writing

Agility in using AI tools

Exceptional written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or journalism

Tools

Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

We're looking for a medical content and program development expert to support Everlywell on a flexible, as-needed basis. This contract role is ideal for a clinically-minded writer or healthcare professional who can quickly orient to our programs and produce high-quality work with minimal ramp-up time.

The right contractor is comfortable operating independently, communicates proactively, and delivers polished outputs ensuring absolute and comprehensive accuracy and appropriateness — whether that's a clinical content review, a patient-facing script, or a program workflow summary. Engagements will vary month to month based on active project needs, typically ranging from 5 to 20 hours.

Clinical Content Development:

• Researching, drafting, and editing clinical content for accuracy and audience for patients, providers, and general consumers
• Creating or refining scripts tied to diagnostic results and clinical care programs
• Reviewing and updating existing content for clinical accuracy, health literacy, and alignment with current guidelines
• Supporting product detail pages, blog posts, engagement communications, and patient-facing care plan language

Program & Workflow Support

• Conducting targeted literature reviews and telehealth industry research to support new or evolving clinical programs and topic areas
• Translating clinical requirements into clear, usable program summaries or workflow visuals
• Identifying gaps in existing clinical documentation and recommending improvements
• Supporting training and reference materials for internal teams or healthcare providers

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, journalism, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting
• Familiarity with medical terminology, regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA), and clinical references such as PubMed and UpToDate
• Demonstrated agility and understanding in leveraging AI tools and technical resources for efficient medical content review, writing, and editing
• Exceptional written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, engaging content
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Comfortable managing deliverables across a variable, project-based schedule
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or equivalent

Engagement Details:

• Type: Independent Contractor
• Commitment: 5–20 hours/month, variable based on project needs
• Location: Remote
• Rate: $45-55/hour; commensurate with experience