Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

　　One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

　　Job Summary

　　The Support Specialist will properly responds to incoming customer requests via phone and email to ensure the customer's questions are answered in a timely manner. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving customer requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations. Training for this position will be onsite in Denton, TX. Role can then be hybrid following completion of training.

　　Essential Functions

　　Major Duties:

　　Respond to incoming customer requests via phone and/or email.

　　Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in a timely manner.

　　Maintain technical expertise and proficiency with all related and relevant software and computer systems.

　　Follow-through and tracking to ensure escalated and active issues are researched and resolved in such a manner to meet or exceed customer expectations.

　　Communicate professionally and effectively with customers for follow-up when required.

　　Follow established department processes and procedure.

　　Escalating issues and communicating appropriately with peers and management to ensure customer issues are addressed in a timely manner.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　Critical Competencies:

　　Customer Engagement: Builds a rapport with the customer, understands and represents the customer needs when making business decisions and communicating internally; Guides customers to best solutions.

　　Flexibility: Easily adapts to new methods and procedures; assists others embrace disruptions as opportunities for improvement; responds to change initiatives with positive outlook and energy.

　　Communication: Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and non-verbally. Demonstrates compassion and understanding; open to other view points in the interest of achieving best possible outcomes. Builds positive relationships, uses tact in sensitive situations.

　　Self-Management: Ability to prioritize time and tasks with little direction in order to complete work on schedule; organized and efficient; ability to bring order to complex and competing demands.

　　Action Orientation: Takes initiative and action with a drive to achieve and be successful; seeks out challenging situations; encourages others with positive and energetic support and enthusiasm.

　　Interpersonal Effectiveness: Maintains credibility by following through with commitments; Takes responsibility for mistakes; exhibits professional and appropriate emotional response to situations.

　　Technical Expertise: Maintains technically relevant skills and demonstrates the ability to apply technical skills in solving business/technical problems.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma or equivalent

　　Strong customer service orientation

　　Requires excellent verbal communication skills

　　Requires a consistent, positive attitude and respect for high quality standards

　　Excellent computer skills

　　Requires the ability to make quick, sound judgments when answering questions

　　Excellent multi-tasking skills

　　Committed to being a team player

　　Requires the ability to recall numerous guidelines and procedures

　　Excellent organizational skills

　　Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Associate's Degree

　　Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

　　Highly self-motivated and directed

　　Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment -

　　multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

　　Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

　　Strong organizational, attention to detail and task follow-up skills; adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner and meeting assigned deadlines

　　Actively volunteers for various projects, tasks and event committees

　　Hours: Monday - Friday; mornings or afternoon shifts available

　　Starting compensation: $17/hr + Benefits

　　What's In It For You: (http://www.pattersoncompanies.com/careers/default.aspx#section=benefits)

　　We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

　　Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

　　401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

　　Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

　　Paid Time Off (PTO).

　　Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

　　Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

　　Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).

　　Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

　　LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

　　Patterson Perks Program.

　　EEO Statement

　　EOE, including disability/vets.

　　We are Patterson. We welcome you.

　　At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.