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Customer Support Specialist II | Sun - Thurs 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Abbott · IL · Remote available · $17.00–$34.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most difficult customer interaction you have handled and how it ended.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional and get to a resolution under pressure.

How do you set up your home workspace so you can work remotely and still be fully reliable?

What they are checking: Whether they take remote work seriously enough to stay focused, secure and on time.

Tell me about a time you received feedback on how you handled a call. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome coaching, since call quality is reviewed often in healthcare support.

Why does customer support for a healthcare diagnostics company interest you?

What they are checking: Whether they see how their calls affect whether patients complete screening and get results.

What would you do

Your shift starts Sunday, when most provider offices are closed. How would you use that time and handle the calls that do come in?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about the shift's rhythm and stay productive when volume is uneven.

A clinic calls about a test order that is stuck. How do you figure out where it is stuck and what to do next?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot step by step and coordinate with other teams to get it moving.

A caller is speaking quickly and giving you several issues at once. How do you keep it organized?

What they are checking: Whether they can take control of a conversation kindly and make sure nothing gets dropped.

What would you do if you realized you gave a caller wrong information earlier in the day?

What they are checking: Whether they correct mistakes right away even when it is uncomfortable.

About the work

What does HIPAA mean for how you do this job day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand practical privacy rules like verification and minimum necessary, not just the acronym.

How do you document a call so it is accurate and complete without taking too long?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, concise notes that protect the company and help the next person.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution. • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position supports Healthcare providers & patients within the Customer Care Center. As a Customer Support Specialist II, you'll provide responsive, professional service across phone, voicemail, and email while partnering with teams throughout the Customer Care Center. You'll resolve provider and sales-related questions, support special initiatives, and help improve processes that strengthen the customer experience and support sales strategies. What You'll Work On • Manage inbound and outbound customer contacts, including phone calls, voicemail, and email inquiries from providers, sales teams, and other internal customers. • Investigate and resolve questions, service issues, and customer complaints; identify and escalate high-priority concerns when appropriate. • Maintain current knowledge of sales policies, organizational structure, territory assignments, and sales initiatives while documenting new procedures and opportunities for improvement. • Deliver accurate, professional service while meeting attendance and schedule expectations, completing required training and assessments, and complying with Quality Management System policies and company standards. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). • Three (3) or more years of customer service experience. • Three (3) or more years of experience in a sales or customer service environment focused on delivering exceptional customer experience. • Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and adapt to changing priorities. • Ability to work independently, maintain schedule adherence, and use a computer and telephone simultaneously in a customer support environment. • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in an inbound/outbound contact center within the healthcare industry. • Experience supporting healthcare providers, inside sales teams, or other internal business partners in a high-volume customer service environment. The base pay for this position is $17.00 – $34.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Customer Service DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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