Clinical Specialist, Pain Interventions

Medtronic

Medtronic clinical specialist supporting neuromodulation pain therapies through surgical coverage, programming, and patient education. Field-based role serving healthcare accounts across Rapid City and Billings territories.

Posted 8/27/2026full-timeRemote • Montana, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Neuromodulation Pain and Targeted Drug Delivery Therapies, providing clinical support and education to healthcare professionals and patients. Proficient in device programming, troubleshooting, and managing clinical processes within a medical environment.

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Clinical Support During SurgeriesDevice Programming and TestingMedical Sales ExperiencePatient Education and ManagementInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Device ProgrammingClinical Experience with Neurological ProductsTroubleshootingCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementMedical Device KnowledgePatient CareEducation and TrainingReimbursement UnderstandingHealthcare Universal Precautions

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingAutonomous WorkProblem SolvingProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMobile PhoneIPadLaptopSamsung Tablet

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered NurseHCP Certification

Industry Keywords

NeuromodulationPain ManagementClinical ProcessOperating RoomMedical DevicePharmaceuticalHealthcare EnvironmentSterile EnvironmentNeurosurgeryOrthopedic

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Neuromodulation Pain and Targeted Drug Delivery Therapies through surgical coverage, follow-up support, troubleshooting, customer service, and education
Represent Medtronic as a device specialist during surgical procedures
Ensure required equipment and products are available
Provide technical support and device selection
Perform programming and testing of device systems
Manage patients through all phases of the clinical process and educate them on Medtronic products
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
Coordinate individual teaching sessions, formal in-services, education programs, seminars, and outside symposia
Respond promptly and professionally to device-related customer and patient inquiries
Attend clinical events outside normal business hours, including weekends and after hours, as needed
Adhere to company policies and complete required event reporting and documentation using Medtronic technology tools
Manage inventory for case coverage, including transactions, cycle counts, product retrievals, inventory turnover, and product expiration/hold controls
Contribute to quarterly district, regional, and national initiatives with colleagues and Leadership
Visit accounts regularly to establish and maintain relationships with office staff and healthcare providers
Place orders for pending purchase orders and product replacement
Work with materials management to collect purchase orders for covered cases
Maintain understanding of applicable quality policies and system items
Assist Management and Sales Training with onboarding and training new district employees
Use Excel, mobile phone, iPad, laptop, and/or Samsung tablet regularly
Manage business expenses and budgets effectively and within timelines
Travel within the district and occasionally to other districts as directed

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 of clinical or medical sales experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience
Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment is nice to have
Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care is nice to have
Experience servicing medical personnel on product use is nice to have
Experience with a medical device or pharmaceutical company and clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care is nice to have
Understanding of basic reimbursement and healthcare environment is nice to have
Must function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to 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 other training
Ability to wear a 7–9 lbs 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
Required close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within the assigned territory and may require overnight travel
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment
Foreign baccalaureate degrees must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
Health, dental and 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 eligible employees
Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)