Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Client Services Representative

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 location in Richmond, VA currently has an entry-level opportunity for a Client Service Representative . 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.

This is a full-time position with a starting compensation of $18/hour

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

Flexible work schedule (shifts run from 8 am EST through 8 pm EST)

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

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $16.45 - $32.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com