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Technical Assistant Client Services

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

Call Technical Assistants serve as a primary contact for the Association, handling incoming calls and requests to the Association Call Center. These individuals provide high quality customer service support; general information and education about Alzheimer's disease and the Association. Call Technical Assistants collect data, assess callers' needs and triage calls to Care Consultants when an advanced level of phone support or counseling is needed. Call Technical Assistant also respond to mail and email inquiries, and assist with fulfillment activities.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Answer questions and inquiries from callers.
  • Provide general information about Alzheimer's disease and answer questions regarding the Association's activities, events and programs.
  • Collect demographic data and enter it into computerized database.
  • Assess and refer calls appropriately to care consultation, chapters or others within the Association.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and follow-up appropriately.
  • Handle a high volume and broad range of call issues successfully.
  • Prioritize inbound calls and/or perform outbound calls as needed.
  • Adhere to a confidentiality agreement.
  • Integrate new knowledge and practices resulting from training.
  • Follow established association Call Center policies and procedures.
  • Respond to written requests for information (via mail and email).
  • Identify resources to respond to unique or unusual requests from callers.
  • Conduct customer satisfaction surveys via outbound calls and respondent surveys.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2-3 years of customer service work experience.
  • Good word processing and general computer skills.
  • Type 30 wpm.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with healthcare industry, mental health or Alzheimer's Disease.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule work schedule (day, evening, weekend or holidays).
  • Bi-lingual language capabilities desired (English and Spanish).

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 8 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 8 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit