IT Help Desk Agent– Level 1 POST NUMBER: 405795
Job Summary:
- The Level 1 Call Center Agent will be responsible to support customers from our 24x7 call center. This person must provide exceptional call center support. Customer Service and Communication skills are a must and critical to the success of this role.
- Competitive salary with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, PTO, and more.)
- Occasional after-hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required in this role.
- We are looking to add two 2nd shift and two 3rd shift hires, weekend availability is a plus!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ticket/Issue Escalations for assigned call center
- Accurately process and record call transactions using a computer and designated tracking software
- Assist with last minute coverage needs
- Review customer’s information and determine the issue by evaluating and analyzing the symptoms
- Deliver service and support to end-users, including via remote connection or over the Internet
- Research required information using available resources
- Follow standard processes and procedures
- Follow up and make scheduled call backs to customers where necessary
- Stay current with email, team chats, system information, changes, and updates
- Follows proper escalation procedures as defined by management
- Ensure customers receive prompt, accurate and courteous service
Education and Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in the Information Technology and/or Call Center field preferred
- 2-year Associates degree or equivalent experience is desired.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Proper phone etiquette and effective listening skills
- Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately with demonstrated proficiency in typing and grammar.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices (ITIL training a plus)
- Medical/clinical terminology is preferred, but not required
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Experience supporting software computer applications and equipment from a remote helpdesk environment
- Experience with mobile device support (iPhone and Android)
- Must be a team player and build good working relationships across all functions of the company
- Must have a strong personal drive for delivering great customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment with a proactive focus
- Experience maintaining, and troubleshooting all versions of Microsoft Windows operating system
- Need to be flexible, adaptable, and possess creative problem-solving skills
Travel Requirements:
- None
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.