Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Field Clinical Specialist Trainee, CPT – Tampa, FL
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that’s recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Neuromodulation
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
The Opportunity
Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases helps people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.
The Field Clinical Specialist Trainee, CPT for the Tampa, FL territory is a member of the clinical support team; moreover, the Field Clinical Specialist Trainee will be responsible for providing technical clinical expertise and support of the sales process to colleagues, current customers, and potential customers. The incumbent will work in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment under general direction with clinical and sales teammates to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities by creating competency, comfort, and expertise with Abbott therapies among physicians, support staff and customers. The incumbent will perform work that involves a high degree of independence and will exercise sound judgment in planning, organizing, and performing work while continually seeking to improve territory efficiency.
What You’ll Work On
- Provides technical, clinical, and programming assistance primarily in support of Territory Managers across multiple regions.
- Assists Territory Managers in after-hours call support and activities.
- Integrates into accounts, builds trust, and establishes strong rapport with customers.
- Develops and demonstrates proficiency in complex programming and case support.
- Works seamlessly with Territory Managers allowing them increased selling time.
- Fosters high trust relationships with colleagues including the regional teams and area leadership.
- As directed by management, contacts, visits and interests clients and potential clients in the company’s products while addressing any client questions and concerns.
- Provides medical professionals with sales support, information, and training on the use of company products and with staff education, in-services, and technical troubleshooting.
- Conducts evaluations and develops sales strategies for capital equipment opportunities within accounts.
- Collects and studies information about new and existing products and monitors competitor sales, prices, and products.
- Provides feedback to providers both within operating room setting and outside operating room setting on the directions for use specific to implantable devices.
- Uses clinical expertise to identify customer training and in-service needs with the goal of increasing customer usage, comfort and understating of the complete product line.
- Attends trade shows where new products and technologies are showcased; meet other sales representatives and clients to discuss new product developments.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
- Ability and willingness to travel within assigned area up to 75% of the time.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree or Technical Certificate or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Capable and willing to work an unpredictable schedule that may change on short notice.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels and to large groups within and outside the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer 1 or more years of experience working with patients in a clinical setting.
- Prefer bachelor degree in biomedical engineering or related field.
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$52,000.00 – $104,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Support Services
DIVISION:
NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION:
United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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