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Medical Device Complaint Handling Specialist

MILLENNIUMSOFT, San Antonio, TX, United States


Position : Medical Device Complaint Handling Specialist

Location : San Antonio, TX

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Customer Service

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

3 must haves:

Customer Service Skills; Complaint Handling Skills; Medical Device Experience a plus!

Hours are 8a to 5p CST - Monday through Friday.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Medical Device Product Complaint Handling

Medical Device Reporting (FDA)

Manage intake and reporting of the product complaint handling process including, receipt of complaints from all sources (including Service Cases and Work Orders) and all in process steps complaint determination, Data entry, Critical Thinking to request additional information (as needed), reportability decisions, MDR filing, and serve as point of contact for customer communication.

Routing the complaint to appropriate location for further evaluation.

Entering of the complaint into the complaint handling system

Checking for complaint accuracy and content, correct information to process the complaint

Provide training to personnel involved in overall complaint process as directed by management.

Participates in all training classes including but not limited to, product training, regulatory training, compliance training and any testing involved.

Maintains annually competencies through training and documentation of training.

Contact the customer or vendor for further information or follow up.

Acknowledgement to the customer of receipt and status of the complaint if needed.

Sample routing when applicable, to the investigation site

Interact with Health Care Workers, consumers, public and other professionals regarding their Quality concerns.

Maintain customer relations via multiple means, written, verbal, phone call’s… etc.

Answering of Inbound/Outbound Calls. Contact customers as needed to provide updates to outstanding quality issues via phone/email.

Review of complaint prior to closure for accuracy and appropriateness of the letter content as well as follow up acknowledgement notice, if required.

Triage customer escalations and escalate to the Business units for response and resolution as needed

Perform history check on previously submitted complaints by customer to ensure that the customer is receiving an appropriate closing response.

Ensure that the customer compliant complies with all relevant procedures

Demonstrate technical competencies in mechanical, clinical, and functional in relation to all client products and areas.

Remain current in product knowledge and any upgrades to complaint handling systems.

Create and review closing letters for accuracy and to ensure right the first-time approach to customer communications.

Maintain expert knowledge level of the compliant handling system

Provide feedback to management for compliant process improvement opportunities (e.g., complaints systems, final letters, escalations process, etc...)

Provide training to peers as requested by management.

Raise any escalated customer concerns to the next level of management.

May perform other duties as required

KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Comprehensive knowledge of Quality System standards and regulations including 21 CFR 803 & 820, ISO 13485, and Canadian Regulations

Ability to work with customers, system administrators, and clinicians

Proven ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling complex user issues and high-pressure situations

Expert level knowledge of the Complaints handling system

Proven ability to multi-task and seamlessly move between business unit platforms.

Ability to take ownership and think independently, with minimal supervision

General knowledge of producing metrics and building reports.

Strong analytical, deductive reasoning and listening skills

Must be able to communicate precisely and accurately to all levels of the organization

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong Project management skills

Demonstrated aptitude for identifying creative solutions to complex customer issues’ ability to “think outside the box”

Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Works well in a team environment

Strong personal commitment to quality, customer service and patient safety

Business and computer skills

Must be motivated, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Education/Degree:

Life Science, Nursing, Medical Clinical Scientific or another relevant field.

In lieu of degree: Combination of Educations and Experience is considered

Experience (in years)

Minimum 1+ years of experience with medical terminology, Nursing, Clinical or laboratory knowledge and familiarity with BD products

Minimum 2+ years of experience in the complaint handling, medical device industry, customer relations, complaint trending, FDA/ISO regulations.