Remote Healthcare Content Writer (Contractor, 20h/wk)

Homebase, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Valor Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a Content Writer for a 6-month independent contractor engagement. This remote role is up to 20 hours per week, with deadlines agreed in advance.

You will create clear, accurate content for patients, prescribers, and partners across our website, emails, social channels, and educational materials. Responsibilities include translating complex pharmacy topics into accessible language, collaborating with pharmacists, ensuring regulatory compliance, upholding our

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably in healthcare, pharmacy, or life sciences.
• Established freelance or independent writing business with other clients.
• Provides own equipment and software.
• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating range across formats (web, email, long-form, social).
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong grasp of grammar, style, and editing.
• Familiarity with SEO and content management systems (WordPress).
• Experience writing about regulated or technical topics is a plus.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for website, blog, email campaigns, social media, and education materials.
• Translate complex topics into accessible language for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and subject matter experts; have content reviewed by a pharmacist before publishing.
• Ensure content follows regulatory guidelines and company policies; avoid unsupported claims.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across channels.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve search visibility.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and audience needs to inform content ideas.
• Deliver completed work by agreed deadlines.
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements under a BA Agreement when patient data is involved.

Skills

Professional writing

Freelance writing

Portfolio samples

Grammar & editing

SEO familiarity

WordPress

English proficiency

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Valor Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a Content Writer for a 6-month independent contractor engagement. This remote role is up to 20 hours per week, with deadlines agreed in advance.

You will create clear, accurate content for patients, prescribers, and partners across our website, emails, social channels, and educational materials. Responsibilities include translating complex pharmacy topics into accessible language, collaborating with pharmacists, ensuring regulatory compliance, upholding our