About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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 is 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.
The Opportunity
Our Richmond, VA, location currently has an entry-level Client Service Representative position.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to start or grow their career in customer service within a dynamic and supportive environment. The Client Services Team plays a critical role in shaping Abbott Rapid Diagnostics’ image with its customers, vendors, and business partners. Abbott RDX emphasizes the importance of this role by selecting Client Services Representatives who are committed to knowledgeable, responsive, helpful, and courteous interactions with every caller. A Client Services Representative handles inbound customer service and supply order calls, as well as responds to customer emails.
Shift
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
What You’ll Work On
Demonstrate drive to provide outstanding customer service with clear verbal and written communications
Answer phones, research questions, and document all customer interactions
Flexibility to operate in several systems or platforms and balance tasks throughout the workday
Ability to multitask in handling customers on various reporting platforms
Fostering a customer service culture that strives for 100% customer satisfaction
Strong computer skills on various computer systems
Positive and helpful attitude
Punctuality and attendance
Initiative and attention to detail
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Self-disciplined and self-sufficient
Preferred Qualifications
+3 years of Customer Service experience
A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred
Call center experience strongly preferred
Worked in a metrics-driven environment
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$17.00 – $34.00/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
At Abbott, we are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to doing great work every day. Our employees are passionate about helping to translate science into lasting contributions to health care and the health of people worldwide. At the heart of our organization is our "Promise for Life"—a statement that embodies our company's commitment to employees, shareholders, local communities and the people who depend on our company and products to live healthier lives.
Vital to our promise is the speed in which we act, respond and deliver. As Abbott employees, we are ready to meet change and challenges head-on. As a result, we are a company that adapts quickly, and through our passion for innovation we are able to continually create a pipeline of products that help improve the length and quality of life around the world.
We are proud of our rich, more than 120-year history. We continue to be driven to advance leading-edge science and technologies, support diversity, focus on exceptional performance and earn the trust of those we serve.