Technical Support Phone Agent (Remote)
About The Position
Always provides exceptional customer service. This includes treating everyone with respect and dignity. Demonstrates patience and positivity when working with others in alignment with organizational values. Provides initial support troubleshooting, answering questions and resolving basic problems and issues related to LAN/WAN-based software, desktop computing equipment, printers, network status and applications. Gathers information about the issue from the customer by asking clarifying questions, presenting options and/or solutions and determining the level of complexity. Assists with simulating user issues to resolve. Escalates unresolved interactions appropriately. Documents all relevant customer interaction information thoroughly in the service management system. Analyzes basic issues and arrives at workable solutions. Provides callbacks or follow-up with the customer as necessary to “close” the ticket and maintain a successful call closure rate. Utilizes the call tracking system; accurately, quickly, and efficiently recording all interactions with customers while consistently meeting established Service Desk Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Performs routine procedures to remedy issues or when requested. Escalates unresolved issues to second-tier support. Keeps customers informed of the status of their request if an immediate remedy is not available. Assists with providing technical hints and tips to proactively assist customers. Adherence to all Advocate Health Policy and Procedures. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in customer service, call center, or Service Desk support.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service and service recovery skills, as well as basic understanding of call centers and call tracking system.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn quickly and support software applications.
- Understanding of the technical components of an Information System, including basic hardware, platform, database concepts, and terminology.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to interact with a diverse customer population and communicate at their level.
- to use/manage a standard multiple-line telephone system.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as a team.
- Ability to determine issues that may have an adverse business impact if not properly escalated.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform fine hand manipulation when using a keyboard.
- Ability to independently work in a remote work environment free from distractions.
- Flexibility for availability in advance to work other shifts, including evening, overnight & weekends is required.
Responsibilities
- Always provides exceptional customer service.
- Provides initial support troubleshooting, answering questions and resolving basic problems and issues related to LAN/WAN-based software, desktop computing equipment, printers, network status and applications.
- Gathers information about the issue from the customer by asking clarifying questions, presenting options and/or solutions and determining the level of complexity.
- Assists with simulating user issues to resolve.
- Escalates unresolved interactions appropriately.
- Documents all relevant customer interaction information thoroughly in the service management system.
- Analyzes basic issues and arrives at workable solutions.
- Provides callbacks or follow-up with the customer as necessary to “close” the ticket and maintain a successful call closure rate.
- Utilizes the call tracking system; accurately, quickly, and efficiently recording all interactions with customers while consistently meeting established Service Desk Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Performs routine procedures to remedy issues or when requested.
- Escalates unresolved issues to second-tier support.
- Keeps customers informed of the status of their request if an immediate remedy is not available.
- Assists with providing technical hints and tips to proactively assist customers.
- Adherence to all Advocate Health Policy and Procedures.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
