Associate Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions

Medtronic

Associate Clinical Specialist supporting Medtronic’s neuromodulation and pain-intervention therapies across California’s Central Coast. Providing surgical coverage, device programming, troubleshooting, patient education, and clinical training.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical support and education for medical devices, with a strong focus on patient care and technical proficiency in device programming and troubleshooting. Capable of managing clinical processes and collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve business goals.

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Clinical Experience with Implantable Neurological ProductsTechnical Support and Device ProgrammingPatient Care ManagementMedical Sales ExperienceHealthcare Environment Understanding

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Hard Skills

Device SelectionTroubleshootingEvent ReportingInventory ManagementClinical SupportReimbursement UnderstandingPatient EducationProduct TrainingSurgical Procedure SupportHealthcare Universal Precautions

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAutonomyCustomer ServiceTraining and Education

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMobile PhonesIPadsLaptopsSamsung Tablets

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree in Healthcare-Related FieldRegistered Nurse or HCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceClinical ProcessNeurologyNeurosurgeryOrthopedicsOperating RoomPain ManagementHome HealthcareInfectious Disease PrecautionsRadiation Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Medtronic during surgical procedures by ensuring required equipment and products are available
Provide technical support, device selection, programming, and testing of device systems
Manage patients through all phases of the clinical process and educate them on Medtronic products
Provide clinical support in surgeries, re-programmings, troubleshooting, and follow-ups in hospitals and clinics
Respond to technical inquiries from customers, patients, and colleagues
Maintain working knowledge of competitive products
Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel, and office staff on products and therapies
Assist Management and Sales Training with education and training of new district employees
Complete event reporting and documentation using Medtronic technology tools
Place customer service orders for pending purchase orders and product replacement
Work with materials management to collect purchase orders for covered cases
Manage case-coverage inventory, including transactions, cycle counts, product retrievals, turnover, and expiry/hold compliance
Contribute to quarterly district, regional, and national initiative goals
Partner with sales representatives to achieve territory and district business goals
Visit accounts to replenish literature and maintain office-staff relationships
Use Excel, mobile phones, iPads, laptops, and Samsung tablets regularly
Manage business expenses and budgets within required timeframes
Complete new-hire therapy training as directed by medical education
Travel to district cases and occasionally neighboring districts
Work or attend clinical events outside normal hours, including weekends and after hours, as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED and minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Associate’s Degree and minimum 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred
Registered nurse or HCP with sterile-environment experience preferred
Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care preferred
Experience servicing medical personnel on product use preferred
Experience with a medical device or pharmaceutical company preferred
Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, operating room, pain management, or home healthcare preferred
Understanding of basic reimbursement and the healthcare environment preferred
Ability to use healthcare universal precautions around infectious disease and radiation
Ability to serve as primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, including periodic weekends, evenings, nights, and overnight travel
Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction outside clinical events
Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings, and training
Ability to wear a 7–9 lb protective lead apron for extended periods in the operating room
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8+ hours per day
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, and balance frequently
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance policy required; driving record will be reviewed
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment
For foreign-earned baccalaureate degrees, degree must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible Benefits Package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums
Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) opportunity for significant incentive compensation