Support Specialist - Tier 1 (Remote)

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Education Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

EAP

Patterson Perks

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Support Specialist - Tier I to respond to inbound and outbound calls, provide technical support, and assist with workflow inquiries for software, services, peripherals, and equipment.

The role leverages CRM and ticketing systems to document inquiries and track resolution progress. This full-time position is remote for residents of ID, IL, MN, MI, KS, KY, SD, UT and WI, with training from 8AM-5PM CT and core hours 10AM-7PM CT; shifts may vary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 year customer service experience.
• 1 year experience with CRM/POS software with basic troubleshooting.
• 2 years experience with MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound and outbound calls providing technical support and workflow guidance.
• Utilize equipment and resources to perform the job at the highest proficiency.
• Meet or exceed department performance metrics.
• Maintain technical proficiency through continued education.
• Communicate issues with customers, peers, and leadership effectively.
• Follow established department processes and procedures.
• Learn new required skillsets aligned with evolving business needs.
• Follow schedule in workforce systems and manage time effectively.
• Comply with company policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Typing speed

Time management

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Technical certifications

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IL - Effingham - PTC

Green Bay, WI

Salt Lake City, UT

Detroit, MI

Kansas City, KS

Boise, ID

St. Paul, MN

Sioux Falls, SD

Louisville, KY

Champaign, IL

Chicago, IL

Milwaukee, WI

Full time

R109821

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Support Specialist - Tier I properly responds to inbound and outbound customer calls to provide technical support, answer how-to questions, and consult on workflow inquiries for software, services, peripheral devices, and equipment via a combination of verbal guidance and remote connection to the customer's computer(s). The specialist documents the type of inquiry, clarifying details, steps taken, resources utilized, status of resolution, and next steps in CRM system(s), enters tickets as needed, and takes appropriate follow-up actions as needed. During the interactions, the specialist provides a positive experience with customer engagement. They utilize available resources and work through proper escalation channels, following company procedures and policies. This full-time, permanent position is remote for candidates who reside in ID, IL, MN, MI, KS, KY, SD, UT & WI only.

Essential Functions

• Respond to Inbound and Outbound Calls providing technical support, answer how-to questions, and consult on workflow inquiries for software, services, peripheral devices, and equipment
• Utilize all equipment and resources provided to perform the job at the highest proficiency
• Meet or exceed department performance metrics
• Maintain technical proficiency through continued education with relevant software, services, peripheral devices, and equipment
• Communicate and communicate issues with customers, peers, and leadership effectively, in a timely manner, with positive engagement
• Follow established department processes and procedures
• Learn new required skillsets aligned with evolving business needs while following the appropriate growth trajectory of the role
• Follow schedule in workforce system(s) utilizing proper time management procedures
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year customer service experience
• 1 year experience with customer relationship management, point of sale, or similar software systems with basic troubleshooting
• 2 years experience with practical application of Microsoft Operating Systems and Platforms (Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Technical certifications
• 2 years Technical experience supporting software, computer hardware, network, or other technical troubleshooting

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task performing troubleshooting steps, documenting, and additional tasks while engaging with customers
• Ability to Type 50+ WPM
• Ability to learn new content related to systems, products, and applications quickly
• Ability to follow numerous guidelines, procedures, and problem-solving steps utilizing resources efficiently
• Ability to properly manage time adhering to schedules
• Ability to work with customer data and ensure proper protocols are taken to prevent data loss
• Demonstrated reliability through attendance and punctuality
• Ability to communicate with customers, peers, and leaders following Patterson's Code of Conduct and core values of passionate, focused, people first, and always advancing

Starting compensation: $17/hr + Benefits

Hours: Training will be from 8AM-5PM CT. After training is done the core working hours will be 10AM-7PM CT. If staffing needs change other shifts are available and can vary between 7AM-9PM CT; We do not currently offer part-time hours.

Minimum Internet Requirements: Reliable, hardwired internet required. Satellite and Hot Spot internet are not supported; minimum speeds of 10 mbps download and 3 mbps upload. Check internet speed here:

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What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$15.63 - $20.34

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.