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.

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 will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

Transportation, cafeteria, health insurance, Association, EAP program.

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

This position works in Aerocentro, Alajuela location in the Division of CRM, Cardiac Rhythm Technologies.

As Telecommunication Specialist I, you’ll have the chance to work in a Contact Center environment under close and direct supervision on defined work assignments while following established procedures. Provides answering services and provides paging services for Abbott Sales Representatives, physicians and hospital personnel.

What You’ll Do

Answers calls from hospital’s staff when a patient presents in an emergency room indicating they have an Abbott implanted pacer or defibrillator

Pulls up patient tracking information for a given device and takes down all contact information for the calling hospital (facility name, city, state, zip, phone, and location in the emergency room)

Determine the specific Sales Representative that covers the hospital or the city/state and sends a text message with all the case information to that Sales Representative

Perform outbound calls to Sales Representatives to confirm receipt of case information

Triage calls, following approved troubleshooting procedures, and seeks guidance from other personnel for further assistance when appropriate

Shift A [Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm]

Experience and required qualifications

High School Bachelor Degree

One year of  experience in a customer service, product support, IT, telecommunications, or related role.

Must have knowledge of computer systems including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.

Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the biotech, bio-instruments or medical devices industries

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

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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