OPT Clinical Applications Specialist Jobs
Clinical Applications Specialist jobs on OPT typically require a degree in biomedical engineering, clinical science, or a related field, making them strong specialty occupation candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship. Many positions at medical device and imaging companies actively sponsor OPT and STEM OPT extensions.
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ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SERVICES, Melville, NY
Requisition: 202936
Profession: Information Technology and Services
Specialty: Epic Applications
Full Time, Days, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Epic Security certified
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements, maintains, and supports Epic EHR applications, focusing on specific modules. Independently analyzes and resolves moderately complex issues, leveraging established guidelines and experience to configure and optimize the Epic system. Actively contributes to process design and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
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Implements and provides ongoing support for specific Epic IT solutions, ensuring seamless operation and optimal functionality.
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Analyzes and documents complex use cases and workflows, making independent decisions on optimal technical approaches and system configuration.
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Configures, tests, installs, and maintains Epic applications, translating functional requirements into system build.
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Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex application-related issues, applying established guidelines and prior experience.
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Collaborates with various internal stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and IT teams, to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and design solutions, ensuring Epic application specifications meet business needs, support process design initiatives, and promote effective system utilization.
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Participates in the testing and validation of system upgrades and supports ongoing system optimization efforts.
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Conducts thorough testing of system changes to guarantee seamless integration and minimal disruption to daily operations.
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Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
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Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience, required.
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Epic certification, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
INTRODUCTION
ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SERVICES, Melville, NY
Requisition: 202936
Profession: Information Technology and Services
Specialty: Epic Applications
Full Time, Days, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Epic Security certified
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements, maintains, and supports Epic EHR applications, focusing on specific modules. Independently analyzes and resolves moderately complex issues, leveraging established guidelines and experience to configure and optimize the Epic system. Actively contributes to process design and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
-
Implements and provides ongoing support for specific Epic IT solutions, ensuring seamless operation and optimal functionality.
-
Analyzes and documents complex use cases and workflows, making independent decisions on optimal technical approaches and system configuration.
-
Configures, tests, installs, and maintains Epic applications, translating functional requirements into system build.
-
Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex application-related issues, applying established guidelines and prior experience.
-
Collaborates with various internal stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and IT teams, to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and design solutions, ensuring Epic application specifications meet business needs, support process design initiatives, and promote effective system utilization.
-
Participates in the testing and validation of system upgrades and supports ongoing system optimization efforts.
-
Conducts thorough testing of system changes to guarantee seamless integration and minimal disruption to daily operations.
-
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
-
Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
-
One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience, required.
-
Epic certification, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Applications Specialist
Target medical device and imaging companies first
Large medical device manufacturers and diagnostic imaging companies hire Clinical Applications Specialists regularly and have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. These employers understand the visa process and are far less likely to reject you on authorization grounds alone.
Lead with your clinical and technical degree
Clinical Applications Specialist roles require specialized knowledge in biomedical engineering, radiologic technology, or clinical science. Highlighting your degree field upfront signals specialty occupation eligibility, which directly supports the H-1B sponsorship case employers need to make.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Many Clinical Applications roles in medical devices and health technology qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming your degree CIP code qualifies before applying gives employers more runway and meaningfully increases your chances of serious consideration.
Emphasize hands-on clinical training experience
Employers want candidates who can train clinicians and troubleshoot equipment on-site. Any clinical rotations, lab experience, or device training from your degree program directly addresses their core concern: can you do this job from day one without extensive onboarding.
Address OPT authorization proactively in your cover letter
Briefly stating your OPT status, end date, and STEM extension eligibility removes ambiguity early. Employers who hesitate on sponsorship often do so because the process feels unknown. A concise, confident explanation in writing reduces that friction before the first interview.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Searching broadly wastes time on roles where sponsorship is a non-starter. Migrate Mate surfaces Clinical Applications Specialist jobs at employers with verified sponsorship history, so your applications go to companies already open to hiring international candidates on OPT.
Clinical Applications Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Applications Specialist jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in biomedical engineering, clinical laboratory science, and health informatics commonly qualify. Before accepting an offer, confirm your degree CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. If it does, you're eligible for an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period.
Will employers consider me for a Clinical Applications Specialist role while I'm on OPT?
Yes, especially at established medical device, diagnostic imaging, and health technology companies. These employers are accustomed to sponsoring international candidates because the role requires specialized clinical and technical training that qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards. Your degree in a relevant field is the key signal. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have sponsored similar roles before, rather than applying broadly and encountering repeated rejections.
Does a Clinical Applications Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Generally yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Clinical Applications Specialists typically require degrees in biomedical engineering, radiologic technology, nursing, or clinical science. The combination of technical device knowledge and clinical application expertise strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's immigration attorney will document the specific job duties and degree requirements when filing the petition.
Can I work as a Clinical Applications Specialist on OPT if my degree is in a non-clinical field like engineering?
Yes, provided your engineering degree relates directly to the role. Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering degrees are routinely accepted for Clinical Applications Specialist positions at imaging and medical device companies. The connection between your degree field and the job's technical requirements needs to be defensible, both for your employer's comfort and for any future H-1B petition. Degrees with no plausible connection to clinical device applications will face more scrutiny.
How much time do I have on OPT to find a Clinical Applications Specialist job?
You have 90 days of unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period. Once you receive your EAD, your 12-month clock starts. If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, you can apply for a 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months total. Reporting your employer through your DSO within 10 days of starting is required. Any gap in employment counts against your 90-day limit, so beginning your search before your EAD arrives is strongly advisable.