Customer Services and Resources Specialist (B2C)
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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Customer Services and Resource Center of the NBME® is currently seeking a Customer Services and Resources Specialist to act as a primary point of contact with B2C customers by providing first level product and service information and issue resolution. The selected candidate will be responsible for answering questions and inquiries, by phone and email, to resolve issues from receipt of request through final resolution.

This role has been designated as primarily remote, so it generally does not require onsite work more than an average of 2-3 times per month and may require additional prescheduled onsite work. We're open to considering candidates in the following states: PA, NJ, DE, and MD.

This position requires schedule availability to work Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM or 9AM-5PM. The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to work some OT as needed based on business needs .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At NBME, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the health care community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come. We also continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, workplace culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community, and the broader medical education landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides effective customer service by responding competently and completely to a wide range of questions and concerns from examinees and medical school faculty via email and phone.
• Obtains and evaluates all relevant information to handle product and service inquiries using internal resources (e.g., database, knowledgebase solutions, etc.) to answer questions.
• Uses appropriate email templates and knowledge articles to develop customized responses to customer inquiries via email.
• Identifies the escalation path and triages requests to the appropriate subject matter expert for requests they are unable to resolve.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to resolve product and service issues by determining the cause of the problem and explaining solutions.
• Documents customer interactions, details of inquiries or complaints, and actions taken. Monitors and tracks open issues to ensure a timely resolution.
• Performs effective follow up to ensure customer receives resolution.
• Performs business functions that support operational services according to established policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Provides feedback to improve the efficiency of the customer service process and recommends potential product or service improvements based on identified customer needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer focus. Ability to effectively assess and resolve customer requests by phone and written communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage several different responsibilities at the same time without loss of productivity or quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data gathering skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Adept and resourceful working independently and in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic - reliable and accountable.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient technical skills and abilities. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, and cloud-based telephone solutions. Ability to adapt quickly and learn new technology and software applications.

Experience

• Demonstrated track record in customer service or program management support.
• Three or more years of relevant experience is required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a customer support environment.

About NBME:

NBME offers a versatile selection of high-quality assessments and educational services for students, professionals, educators, regulators and institutions dedicated to the evolving needs of medical education and health care. To ensure our assessments meet the highest standards of quality, stay relevant and align to the current curriculum in medical schools and training programs, we rely on a wide network of collaborators. These include the volunteers who help develop our exam questions, the committees and panels who represent various groups within the medical education community, external researchers and health profession organizations.

We are committed to meeting the needs of educators and learners globally with assessment products and expert services such as NBME® , , s, the ® Program and . Together with the Federation of State Medical Boards, NBME develops and manages the , which measures the ability to apply knowledge and skills that form the basis of safe and effective patient care. Our Competency-based Assessment unit is focused on new methods as well as the optimization of assessment in the workplace and education.

As a result of leadership in ongoing research, innovative measurement practices and the exploration of forward-thinking assessment modalities and improvements, NBME advances assessment science. Our grant and funding opportunities further support this dedication to medical education and assessment science. We help develop the next generation of assessment professionals through our . Through the , and , researchers and educators can continue to improve the assessment of health care professionals around the world.

NBME views diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as foundational and enduring to our strategy and vision. We continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community and the broader medical education landscape. Our commitment manifests in our hiring and staff development, recruitment for committees, grants programs, design and review of our assessments, and involvement in our local and national communities.

Learn more about NBME at .

Compensation we are offering for this position is at $48,288 - $72,000/year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

The NBME offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. Excellent Benefits include: Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans; 401(k) w/match, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options. Remote Friendly Workplace.

NBME is an equal opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.

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