Clinical Specialist Jobs in New York
Clinical Specialist jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, and specialty care networks, with openings at every level from entry-level associate specialists through senior and principal roles. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where large employers like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Philips Healthcare consistently staff clinical specialist teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are cardiovascular, oncology, and neuromodulation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and deliver learning events to support the enterprise encompassing all business units.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in the design and development of learning content partnering with business leaders and the instructional design group.
- Assist with maintaining and updating all learning content materials, ensuring they meet state, federal or organizational criteria.
- Partner and consult with internal organizations to create and execute training plans
- Collaborate and communicate with numerous business units across the enterprise to support and help drive change initiatives across the organization.
- Anticipate training development or delivery challenges and work with business owners to identify mitigation strategies.
- Manage learning environment to assess, evaluate and communicate learner content/knowledge transfer and skills application.
- Complete any learning event logistics tasks and communications to ensure successful delivery and implementation of content
- Stay current on assigned business unit policies and procedures
- Utilize all systems and technology to deliver learning, record any data points and produce reports as needed associated with the execution and sustainability for each learning event.
- Contribute to the overall success of the Learning organization by identifying ways to continuously improve the learning process and create leaner evaluations that are used to influence current and future offerings.
- Lead meaningful change and process effectiveness through continuous focus and improvement.
- Act as a subject matter expert for process document creation.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution preferably in nursing or social work
- RN, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, or licensed psychologist (any state)
- Previous work experience as a trainer with emphasis on standard operating procedure based, business process outsourcing and multiple technology systems instruction.
- Extensive experience facilitating learning and delivering presentations required
- Ability to communicate with audiences at varying levels
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and deliver on identified milestones, communicating with key stakeholders, and measuring success while acknowledging areas of improvement.
- Expertise/willingness to learn latest trends within learning delivery, adult learning principles, organizational development, and related areas.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Flexibility to travel out of state to company office locations, vendor sites and other work locations for onsite delivery 25 - 50% of job requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or social work preferred with previous work experience in education, and/or a focus in Healthcare Administration, Learning and Development or relatable field.
- Master’s degree in education and an understanding of Adult Learning Theory applications to enhance the technical assistance and education of care management and care coordination activities.
- Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
- Prior experience in Training or Healthcare/Health Plan environment.
- Prior experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Facilitation certifications with accredited associations or organizations
License/Certification: May need to obtain Medicare and NYSOH certification.
Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $83,100 - $120,360
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
- The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State professional license or recognized equivalent required for patient-facing roles
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical, life sciences, or health-related field required
- Minimum two years of direct clinical or patient-care experience in a relevant specialty
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical products used in the specialty
- Strong ability to train clinical staff and conduct product in-services in hospital settings
- Willingness to travel within a designated New York territory or metropolitan region
Clinical Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical specialist in New York?
The path depends on the specialty, but most clinical specialist roles in New York require a relevant clinical license, such as a Registered Nurse license issued by the New York State Education Department, or a credential like the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or a board certification from a recognized clinical body. Employers typically expect a bachelor's degree plus hands-on patient care or clinical sales experience before promoting or hiring into a specialist role.
Which companies hire clinical specialists in New York?
Employers hiring clinical specialists in New York right now include Abbott, Stryker, and Visionworks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's density of academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and global medtech and biopharma offices means clinical specialist demand is distributed across both direct patient care and industry-side roles.
Which New York cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Rochester have the most clinical specialist openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and corporate offices for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, while Buffalo and Albany reflect strong regional health system activity driven by employers like Kaleida Health and Albany Medical Center.
Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring on-site presence at hospitals, clinics, or surgical suites. About 55% of clinical specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve roles with a stronger focus on training, clinical education, or data review rather than direct device support or patient contact.
How can I get hired as a clinical specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a direct clinical role, such as a staff nurse, surgical technologist, or patient care technician, at a large New York health system like Northwell Health or NewYork-Presbyterian, which run formal new-graduate residency and transition-to-practice programs. From there, moving into a clinical specialist position is a lateral step that many systems encourage. Earning a specialty certification early, even as a candidate, gives a meaningful edge in competitive markets like New York City.
Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty, location, and experience level and apply directly.
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