Clinical Education Specialist Jobs
Clinical Education Specialist jobs are open across healthcare systems, medical device companies, pharmaceutical firms, and academic medical centers, from entry-level educators to senior and principal roles, with specializations in clinical staff development, patient education, and product training. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Mission: Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.
Our Culture Story: Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.
Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.
For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.
Summary
The Specialist, Clinical Education and Training is responsible for ensuring clinical and non-clinical employees are trained and educated on current and new processes, procedures, and policies in compliance with regulations. Develops, standardizes, publishes, updates and delivers training programs.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Continuously develops custom training programs including LMS publishing and testing and participates in annual competency assessment requirements.
- Coordinates, continually develops, and occasionally delivers training for staff including new hires, existing staff and individuals who require one-on-one assistance.
- Creates training plans and timelines for clinical employees according to needs and standards.
- Facilitates competency assessments for clinical staff in accordance with policies and procedures and associated regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluates, provides feedback, and reports learning progress of clinical employees during training, post training, and during annual competency assessments.
- Provides support to the training and retraining components of employee Performance Improvement Plans and continuing education training plans.
- Standardizes training strategy and training content for clinical functions among designated trainers at all locations.
- Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental in-service opportunities as requested, and provides continuing education on clinical topics for diverse audiences as needed.
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Provides direct training support to Eversight’s Donation Support Center staff.
- Develops and maintains Donation Support department training process workflow and curriculum.
- Works with Donation Support staff to develop training workshops to ensure competencies.
- Provides donor screening and other training for the department.
- Regularly reviews and revises orientation and training materials, as well as provides input into updates for policy and procedures.
- Stays abreast of related policy, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc, as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
- Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate studies in related field. Experience in the Donation Support Center is highly preferred.
Experience: Experience with effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Experience developing and delivering training in a clinical or non-clinical setting preferred.
Skills: Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare personnel is essential. Must be comfortable working with sensitive information.
Must have ability to travel within and outside of Eversight’s service locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave & more
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in a normal office or laboratory environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer and phone. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible. Some travel required, including overnight travel, frequency varies from 0% to 50% of working hours per month. Use of own vehicle may be required when traveling within the service area.
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Manager.
Mission: Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.
Our Culture Story: Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.
Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.
For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.
Summary
The Specialist, Clinical Education and Training is responsible for ensuring clinical and non-clinical employees are trained and educated on current and new processes, procedures, and policies in compliance with regulations. Develops, standardizes, publishes, updates and delivers training programs.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Continuously develops custom training programs including LMS publishing and testing and participates in annual competency assessment requirements.
- Coordinates, continually develops, and occasionally delivers training for staff including new hires, existing staff and individuals who require one-on-one assistance.
- Creates training plans and timelines for clinical employees according to needs and standards.
- Facilitates competency assessments for clinical staff in accordance with policies and procedures and associated regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluates, provides feedback, and reports learning progress of clinical employees during training, post training, and during annual competency assessments.
- Provides support to the training and retraining components of employee Performance Improvement Plans and continuing education training plans.
- Standardizes training strategy and training content for clinical functions among designated trainers at all locations.
- Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental in-service opportunities as requested, and provides continuing education on clinical topics for diverse audiences as needed.
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Provides direct training support to Eversight’s Donation Support Center staff.
- Develops and maintains Donation Support department training process workflow and curriculum.
- Works with Donation Support staff to develop training workshops to ensure competencies.
- Provides donor screening and other training for the department.
- Regularly reviews and revises orientation and training materials, as well as provides input into updates for policy and procedures.
- Stays abreast of related policy, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc, as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
- Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate studies in related field. Experience in the Donation Support Center is highly preferred.
Experience: Experience with effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Experience developing and delivering training in a clinical or non-clinical setting preferred.
Skills: Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare personnel is essential. Must be comfortable working with sensitive information.
Must have ability to travel within and outside of Eversight’s service locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave & more
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in a normal office or laboratory environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer and phone. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible. Some travel required, including overnight travel, frequency varies from 0% to 50% of working hours per month. Use of own vehicle may be required when traveling within the service area.
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Manager.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical education specialist jobs.
- Active clinical license such as RN, RT, or equivalent required by most employers
- Minimum of two to three years of direct clinical or patient care experience
- Experience designing and delivering adult education programs or staff training
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as HealthStream or Cornerstone
- Certification in nursing education, patient education, or instructional design preferred
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills for in-person and virtual learning formats
Tips for Your Clinical Education Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Highlight whether your background is bedside, product, or curriculum-focused, because a medical device company and a hospital system read those credentials very differently. Match the language in your resume to the specific clinical environment you're targeting.
List your certifications prominently
Credentials like CNE, RN, or CPHQ often appear in minimum qualifications. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before they get to your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical education specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for roles by care setting
Search specifically for acute care, ambulatory, home health, or medical device terms alongside your job title. Employers in each setting expect different competencies, and narrowing your search saves time and improves application relevance.
Prepare a teaching demonstration in advance
Many employers ask finalists to deliver a short education session or present a curriculum sample. Have a five-to-ten minute module ready that reflects your specialty area so you can adapt it quickly when the request comes.
Follow up after the interview with evidence
Send a brief thank-you note that references a specific challenge the team mentioned, then attach a one-page sample lesson plan or competency checklist. That concrete artifact keeps you distinct from candidates who send a generic follow-up.
Clinical Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical education specialists?
The companies hiring the most clinical education specialists right now include ExcelaCare, UNC Health, and Abbott, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Medical device manufacturers and large health systems consistently post the highest volume of openings in this role.
How many clinical education specialist jobs are remote?
About 60% of clinical education specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Roles tied to medical device or pharmaceutical product training tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions embedded within hospital systems, which typically require on-site presence for hands-on staff development.
How do you become a clinical education specialist?
Start by earning a clinical license or degree in a healthcare field such as nursing, respiratory therapy, or a allied health discipline, then build direct patient care experience in your specialty. From there, pursue opportunities to lead staff orientations, precept new hires, or develop training materials. Adding a credential in nursing education or instructional design strengthens your candidacy when you apply to dedicated education roles.
Can you get hired as a clinical education specialist with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate education-related activities even if your formal title was clinical. Precepting students, leading unit-based in-services, or developing competency checklists all count as relevant experience. Entry-level openings at outpatient clinics and medical device companies tend to have more flexible experience requirements than large hospital systems, making them a practical starting point.
What does the clinical education specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with clinical educators, nursing leadership, or a department director. Finalists are frequently asked to deliver a teaching demonstration or present a sample curriculum. Some employers also include a competency assessment or a case study where you outline how you'd address a specific staff education gap.
Where can I find and apply to clinical education specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical education specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty area, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No intermediary step is required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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