Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions

Medtronic

Clinical Specialist supporting Medtronic’s pain-intervention and neuromodulation therapies across Southern California. Providing surgical coverage, device programming, patient care, and clinician education.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical support for medical devices, particularly in neurology and surgical environments, while effectively managing patient interactions and training healthcare professionals. Proficient in inventory management and compliance within the healthcare sector.

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Clinical Support During SurgeriesMedical Device ExperiencePatient Care ManagementTraining Healthcare ProfessionalsInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExperienceDevice ProgrammingTroubleshootingPatient EducationReimbursement UnderstandingSurgical Procedure SupportProduct SelectionTestingInventory ControlCompliance Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureEffective CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered NurseHCP Experience

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceNeurologyNeurosurgeryOrthopedicsPain ManagementHome Health CareHealthcare EnvironmentClinical ProcessSurgical ProceduresHealthcare Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Medtronic as device specialist during surgical procedures, ensuring equipment and products are available and providing technical support, device selection, programming, and testing
Manage patients through all phases of the clinical process and educate them on Medtronic product features and benefits
Provide clinical support during surgeries, re-programmings, troubleshooting, and follow-ups in hospitals and clinics
Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel, and office staff on products and therapies
Respond promptly and professionally to device-related inquiries from customers and patients
Manage inventory for case coverage, including product transactions, cycle counts, retrievals, and expiration/hold controls
Contribute to quarterly district, regional, and national goals through collaboration and communication with leadership
Maintain knowledge of competitive products and visit accounts to build relationships with healthcare providers and office staff
Place customer-service orders for pending purchase orders and product replacement; collect case purchase orders with materials management
Assist management and Sales Training in educating and training new district employees
Mentor Associate Clinical Specialists
Complete therapy, corporate compliance, and other required trainings
Travel within the district and occasionally to other districts to cover cases
Manage business expenses and budgets effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years
Bachelor's degree in a health care related field preferred
Master's degree preferred
Registered nurse or HCP experience in a sterile environment 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 and clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, operating room, pain management, or home health care preferred
Understanding of basic reimbursement and the healthcare environment
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to use healthcare universal precautions
Ability to serve as primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, including weekends, evenings, nights, and overnight travel
Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction outside clinical events
Ability to attend national and district meetings and training
Ability to wear a 7–9 lb protective lead apron for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8+ hours per day; bend/stoop, squat, and balance frequently
Specific close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus-adjustment abilities
Valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed
Ability to drive approximately 50% of the time within the assigned territory and travel overnight as needed
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, degree must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment; sponsorship is not offered below Principal level

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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) opportunity for significant incentive compensation