Technical Support Associate (US Support)

abbott; Taguig; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott ARDx is seeking a Technical Support Associate to deliver first-line technical support for diagnostic products, handling inbound calls and emails, and documenting complaints per medical device regulations. The role requires 3rd level education in science/healthcare, 1+ year in a clinical or customer-facing setting, and strong English communication.

Proficiency in MS Office is expected. Office-based position with a permanent night shift; flexible when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3rd Level Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Science, Biomedical, Healthcare, Nursing or Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical/clinical environment or customer-facing role.
• Fluency in English required for the role.
• Demonstrates problem-solving methodologies and attention to detail.
• Understanding of technical writing requirements and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound customer calls and email communications professionally.
• Review and manage group mailboxes to action inquiries and complaints.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting across the product range and guide resolutions.
• Document complaints and inquiries with complete records.
• Communicate investigation conclusions to customers in reports and calls.
• Meet timelines described in KPIs for individuals, team, and company.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experience.
• Develop expertise in product specialties and share knowledge within the ARDx team.
• Execute applicable Quality System processes.
• Maintain ability to work remotely if required and adapt to a night shift.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Problem solving

Technical writing understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

3rd Level Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Science or Healthcare related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings a variety of expert viewpoints on new innovations, insights, and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics around the world.

The Technical Support Associate documents complaints and inquiries on product distributed by Abbott ARDx through Infectious Diseases, Toxicology and the Cardiometabolic and Informatics business units. The role provides first line technical support to end users, distributors and commercial teams via phone, web-based tools and e-mail. Technical support assists the customer by providing guidance on the products intended use and addressing specific user issues. The team carries out its responsibilities while maintaining compliance to medical device and diagnostics post-market surveillance regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive inbound Customer calls and email communications and address in a professional and friendly manner.
• Review, prioritize and manage group mailboxes to ensure all inquiries and complaints are actioned.
• Provide first level support in troubleshooting customer complaints across the designated product range by analyzing customer problems and asking the appropriate questions to support resolution.
• Document complaints and inquiries using the appropriate guidelines and procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of the records.
• Communicate complaint investigation conclusions to customers through written reports and phone conversations.
• Resolve and address any complaints or inquiries within the target timelines described within the key performance indicators for individuals, the team and the company.
• Continually evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact team performance and customer experience.
• Develop and maintain areas of expertise in product specialties required for role; sharing and expanding knowledge within the ARDx Technical Support team.
• Execute applicable Quality System processes.
• Maintain ability to comply with business continuity plan (i.e. Work remotely if required)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for daily tasks and highlights any risk to Technical Support Team Lead/Supervisor.
• Support customers in different market time zones as required for the position.

Dimensions - Education / Experience / Skills:

• Minimum Qualifications: 3rd Level Certificate, Diploma or Degree in relevant discipline i.e. but not limited to Science, Biomedical, Medical Transcription, Healthcare Services, Nursing, Engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 1- year of experience required working in a medical/clinical environment or in customer facing support role in an associated industry and be capable of providing excellent customer experience with challenging technical complaints.
• Fluency in the English Language required for the role.
• Demonstrates the application of problem-solving methodologies, detail-oriented, a critical-thinker, experienced at investigating and resolving complex issues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements of Technical writing.
• Computer Literate; proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Fluency in a second language is a distinct advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The role is office based but a degree of flexibility is required.
• Ability to take ownership, organize workload and change priorities quickly.
• This role follows a permanent night shift with set working hours.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

LOCATION:

Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)