Customer Support Specialist (Central Time)

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Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

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The Technical Support Specialist provides customers with technical support for software and hardware product issues in a remote call center environment. This position effectively analyzes reported issues, follows detailed troubleshooting guidelines, and work instructions to assess root cause and identify solutions to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner. Technical Support Specialists enjoy helping others, working independently as part of a greater team, applying attention to detail, and using critical thinking skills to provide customer focused solutions.

The preferred time zone for this person is CST.

What You'll Be Doing:
Provides level 1 support to customers via phone, chat, and/or email for Baxter products and system peripherals focusing on customer satisfaction, quality, and efficiency to resolve customer issues
Instructs customers on how to use hardware and software applications
Records and documents all customer interactions properly in accordance with defined procedures, ensuring accuracy in reporting
Interfaces and interacts effectively with Baxter employees and customers, including pharmacy personnel, and IT professionals
Engages additional departments and advances issues to appropriate personnel and/or departments
Regularly uses mobile devices such as cell phone, laptop and tablet to connect with customers, update work orders, complete checklists or call scripts, access portals and training, diagnose problems and maintain schedule of activities
Maintains product knowledge through continuous training and uses the latest troubleshooting methods, SOPs, training manuals, and other reference materials
Maintains compliance with laws protecting data privacy including HIPAA and GDPR
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
High School diploma or GED required
College degree in computer information systems or related field preferred
Technical certifications are a plus
1- 2 years related experience providing technical support
Experience using mobile devices such as cell phone, laptop and tablet to perform work activities preferred
Previous call center experience is highly preferred
Experience supplying and accessing information from a Knowledge Management system
Experience supporting web-based and client-server database applications
Experience installing and/or supporting Microsoft Windows servers and networks
Experience installing and/or troubleshooting computer hardware and software, including applications and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, scales, infusion pumps and other devices
Medical device industry background preferred
Proactive and results-oriented who can work independently and as part of a team to effectively lead assignments and support customer queues
Must have proven track record to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions in order to effectively troubleshot technical issues based on available information
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good social skills with the ability to react quickly, accurately, and remain calm under pressure
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Ability to understand the importance of details and convey the meaning to others
Ability to follow steps, actions, or instructions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., login instructions, navigation, database connections)
Highly proficient and comfortable navigating and using computers and computer-based systems
General knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and peripheral devices such as printers, and scanners
Required to maintain reliable internet connection to effectively support business systems
Ability to sit and look at a computer and/or mobile devices for long periods of time
May require expertise in electro-mechanical problem solving and reading electrical and pneumatic diagrams as well as knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor, or feedback systems
Travel Requirements:
Required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, as well as "on-call" on a rotational basis
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $33,000 to $76,000. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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