Freelance Healthcare Writer (141)
3 July 2024
Description
WebMD is currently looking for experienced freelance healthcare writers to contribute articles that are both factually correct and accessible to a general audience. The goal of these articles is to offer consumers valuable and unique information about addiction and/or Medicare topics, while also connecting them with healthcare or insurance services they may need.
Accuracy is our #1 priority, so we’re looking for writers who:
1.Have a medical research/writing background.
2. Are able to grasp and accurately cite various forms of scientific data and research, such as peer-reviewed medical literature and government publications.
3.Have professional experience in addiction and/or Medicare-related industries.
4.Can communicate complicated medical data, principles, or information in an accessible, useful manner for a lay audience.
5.Have experience interviewing vetted and credible subject matter experts in order to glean relevant and unique information.
6.Have experience as a professional content writer.
7.Are able to share a portfolio of medical, insurance, public health and/or healthcare content that they’ve authored.
This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. You’ll need a computer, Internet access, the ability to remotely interview subject matter experts, and the ability to deliver clean, informative, and energetic copy.
Qualification / Requirements
We invite writers with real-world experience and expertise with Medicare and/or addiction medicine to apply–especially those that have current or recent work experience as a(n):
- AHIP-certified insurance broker or other insurance professional
- Content writer or journalist covering insurance or Medicare topics
- Other professional with an expertise in health policy, economics, or research
- State-licensed or certified addiction counselor
- Licensed substance abuse social worker
- Licensed clinical social worker
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
- Advance Practice Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN-AP)
- Addiction nursing assistant
- Psychiatric nurse
- Licensed marriage and family therapist
- Addiction psychologist
- Addiction psychiatrist
- Detox specialist
- Addiction case manager