Clinical Officer Jobs
Clinical Officer jobs are open across hospitals, community health centers, and primary care clinics at every level from new-grad to senior, with specializations in general medicine, reproductive health, and emergency care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You Will Do
- Provides leadership, vision, and strategic planning for medication safety across the Health System for oncology related practice and medication use systems.
- Establishes medication management standards through literature review, benchmarking, and collaboration.
- Collaborates with administrative staff, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, IT&S, and others to develop and maintain safe medication practices.
- Responsible for conducting medication safety assessments, developing/reviewing guidelines and policies, chairing the Medication Safety Committees, and for providing education and consultation regarding safe medication practices.
- Monitors, reviews, and synthesizes recommendations from reported adverse drug events and trends.
- Participates in RCA, FMEA, and quality reporting activities.
- Participates in the formulary review process.
- Participates in the review of relevant technologies and processes.
- Work at each facility to appreciate site specific workflow.
- Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory, accreditation, and manufacturer IFU standards.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Pharm.D (Required) or
- Master's Degree Of Science in pharmacy (Required)
Work Experience
- 5+ years Of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent (Required)
- PGY - 1 and PGY - 2 residency (Preferred)
- Performance improvement and regulatory experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
- Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)
- PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency (drug information/medication safety) (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
What You Will Do
- Provides leadership, vision, and strategic planning for medication safety across the Health System for oncology related practice and medication use systems.
- Establishes medication management standards through literature review, benchmarking, and collaboration.
- Collaborates with administrative staff, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, IT&S, and others to develop and maintain safe medication practices.
- Responsible for conducting medication safety assessments, developing/reviewing guidelines and policies, chairing the Medication Safety Committees, and for providing education and consultation regarding safe medication practices.
- Monitors, reviews, and synthesizes recommendations from reported adverse drug events and trends.
- Participates in RCA, FMEA, and quality reporting activities.
- Participates in the formulary review process.
- Participates in the review of relevant technologies and processes.
- Work at each facility to appreciate site specific workflow.
- Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory, accreditation, and manufacturer IFU standards.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Pharm.D (Required) or
- Master's Degree Of Science in pharmacy (Required)
Work Experience
- 5+ years Of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent (Required)
- PGY - 1 and PGY - 2 residency (Preferred)
- Performance improvement and regulatory experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
- Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)
- PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency (drug information/medication safety) (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical officer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a clinical health science or physician assistant studies
- Current state licensure or certification as a physician assistant or clinical officer
- Experience with electronic health record systems in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions independently
- BLS and ACLS certification, often with ATLS preferred for emergency or surgical roles
- Strong documentation skills for clinical notes, referrals, and care plans
Tips for Your Clinical Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinical settings
List the specific clinical environments you've worked in, such as outpatient, inpatient, or rural health facilities, alongside the patient populations you've served. Generic healthcare resumes get overlooked when hiring managers are comparing candidates with direct setting experience.
Highlight your procedural competency clearly
Clinical officer roles often require documented proficiency in specific procedures like minor surgeries, wound management, or delivery care. Name each procedure explicitly on your resume rather than grouping them under broad terms like 'clinical skills' or 'patient care duties.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your licensure
Clinical officer titles vary by state, and some postings require a physician assistant license while others accept a clinical officer credential from an accredited program. Read the licensure section of each posting carefully before applying to avoid wasting time on roles you can't fill.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers for clinical officer roles frequently test clinical judgment through scenario questions, such as how you'd manage an unstable patient without immediate physician backup. Practice talking through your decision-making process step by step, not just the outcome you reached.
Negotiate your scope of practice upfront
Before accepting an offer, clarify which procedures you'll be authorized to perform independently and which require physician co-signature. Scope of practice varies widely by employer, and mismatches here affect your day-to-day autonomy more than salary differences do.
Clinical Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical officers?
Kindred Hospitals, State of Ohio, and AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma are hiring the most clinical officers right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and federally qualified health centers tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many clinical officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of clinical officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. Telehealth-focused positions in chronic disease management and behavioral health consultations represent the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a clinical officer?
You typically complete an accredited physician assistant or clinical officer program that includes both didactic coursework and supervised clinical rotations. After graduating, you pass a national certifying examination and apply for state licensure. Many employers also require a year or more of supervised practice before granting full independent privileges in a clinical setting.
How do you get hired as a clinical officer with little experience?
Focus on roles in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and community hospitals, which are more likely to hire new graduates and provide structured mentorship. Emphasize your clinical rotation hours, any procedures you performed under supervision, and the patient volumes you managed. Obtaining additional certifications in areas like ACLS or trauma care can help offset limited post-graduation experience.
What does the clinical officer interview process look like?
Most clinical officer interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the medical director and senior clinical staff. You can expect scenario-based questions testing your clinical judgment, a review of your documentation approach, and sometimes a facility tour or brief shadowing session before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical officer jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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