What does a Clinical Specialist do?

Clinical specialists sell medical devices to healthcare providers. They travel to healthcare facilities, introduce products to medical professionals, and train users on the product’s functionalities. They promote and sell products to healthcare providers by identifying new sales leads for products, traveling to locations, demonstrating the products to potential buyers, and providing regular customer services. Clinical specialists must accommodate healthcare professionals’ schedules when setting up appointments and are mindful of their time. They memorize product features and present functionality using applicable medical terminology while making a presentation.

Clinical specialists conduct post-sales training sessions for individual product users, professional teams, or healthcare departments to ensure they are comfortable using the products. They maintain existing customer networks and inform them when upgrades or new product lines launch. They also analyze competitor products and highlight what is unique about their company's product features during sales pitches. Clinical specialists need a high school diploma or equivalency and a bachelor's or associate's degree in marketing.

What responsibilities are common for Clinical Specialist jobs?
  • Schedule appointments and register patients to support the clinical practice.
  • Perform all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.
  • Recognize adverse reactions and manage the procedure in response.
  • Provide timely and accurate responses to clinical documentation and coding questions.
  • Integrate into all accounts, build trust and relationships and establish strong rapport with customers.
  • Conduct evaluations and develop sales strategies for capital equipment opportunities within accounts.
  • Develop a plan to energize participant to take action.
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of assigned accounts and customers to include competitor activity.
  • Provide feedback to providers both within operating room setting and outside operating room setting on the directions for use specific to implantable devices.
  • Participate in department research projects, trials and data gather.
  • Ensure participant safety by examining alternatives and providing options for alleviating the immediate situational threat in relation to the crisis.
  • Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques.
What are the typical qualifications for Clinical Specialist jobs?
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in business, biomedical engineering, or science.
  • Experience with MVC, and backup and recovery.
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills.
  • Comfortable running intakes and onboarding processes.
  • Is a collaborator with strict attention to detail.
  • A professional at all times with sound time management, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
  • Comfortable running expense reports and planning budgets.
  • Fluent in HIPAA policies and protocols.
Education--
Work/Life Balance
3.5 ★
Salary Range--
Career Opportunity
3.6 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years

Clinical Specialist Salaries near Singapore

Average Base Pay

$16,050 /month
Not including cash compensation
See More Insights
Not enough salaries reported to show distribution
See More Insights
Glassdoor Estimated Salary

Clinical Specialist Career Path

Learn how to become a Clinical Specialist, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.

Clinical Specialist

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
19%
2 - 4
71%
5 - 7
3%
8+
7%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

Clinical Specialist Insights

Read what Clinical Specialist professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
MedtronicMedtronic
Clinical Specialist
7 Jul 2022

“Great benefits provided and seem to be interested in helping you fulfill your career goals.”

NateraNatera
Clinical Oncology Specialist
27 Mar 2023

“Pay & Career Advancement Opportunities Highly recommend if you would like to be miserable for your career!”

Nanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological University
Clinical Specialist
8 Jul 2021

“Good career growth and get good exposure into clinical field”

Arizona Autism UnitedArizona Autism United
Assistant Clinical Specialist
16 Sept 2022

“Oh and good pay is an added bonus.”

AbbottAbbott
Clinical Specialist
11 May 2023

“Requires hustling and training is not the best.”

MedtronicMedtronic
Clinical Specialist
25 Apr 2023

“Inconsistent schedule and many last minute changes.”

MedtronicMedtronic
Clinical Specialist
18 Aug 2021

“Great teams and field partnerships.”

United Allergy ServicesUnited Allergy Services
Clinical Allergy Specialist
19 Feb 2022

“You get autonomy and clinical experience.”

See More

Clinical Specialist Interviews

Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Specialist

The most similar professions to Clinical Specialist are:
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Clinical Research Specialist
  • Professor
  • Clinical Research Coordinator

Related Careers

Clinical Research Associate
$70,000
No skills overlap
Clinical Research Specialist
$73,000
No skills overlap
Professor
$220,000
No skills overlap
Clinical Research Coordinator
$44,400
No skills overlap

Clinical Specialist jobs