Customer Support On-Call After Hours

<h2><strong>About XFERALL</strong></h2><p>XFERALL is a healthcare technology platform that automates and accelerates patient transfers across acute care and behavioral health systems. By matching patient needs with real-time facility capacity, we help providers reduce delays, improve coordination, and ultimately support better patient outcomes.</p><p></p><h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2><p>This is an <strong>after-hours, on-call support role</strong> supporting a live healthcare platform used by hospitals and behavioral health facilities.</p><p>You will be the <strong>primary (only) support contact during your shift</strong>, responsible for:</p><ul><li><p>Responding to customer issues in real time</p></li><li><p>Troubleshooting platform, login, and faxing issues</p></li><li><p>Escalating incidents quickly when needed</p></li><li><p>Maintaining clear, professional communication with customers</p></li></ul><p>This role requires someone who is:</p><ul><li><p>Comfortable working independently</p></li><li><p>Calm under pressure</p></li><li><p>Able to make decisions without constant oversight</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Schedule & Availability (Important)</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Monday–Friday:</strong> Shifts between 5PM - 8AM CST</p></li><li><p><strong>Weekend coverage required</strong></p></li><li><p>On-call model:</p><ul><li><p><strong>$5/hour</strong> for on-call availability</p></li><li><p><strong>$17/hour</strong> for hours worked (active support work)</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>You must be able to:</p><ul><li><p>Respond quickly during your shift</p></li><li><p>Take calls, chats, and tickets as they come in</p></li><li><p>Be fully available during assigned hours</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2><h3><strong>On-Call Support</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Respond to inbound support requests (phone, email, chat)</p></li><li><p>Provide timely, professional assistance to healthcare customers</p></li><li><p>Manage issues independently during after-hours coverage</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Diagnose and resolve issues related to:</p><ul><li><p>Login / authentication (SSO, MFA)</p></li><li><p>Platform usage</p></li><li><p>Faxing workflows (cloud fax / vendor-related issues)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Identify whether issues are isolated or part of a broader incident</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Escalation & Incident Handling</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Escalate issues appropriately based on severity</p></li><li><p>Recognize potential outages and act quickly</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Customer Success)</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Documentation (Critical)</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Document all troubleshooting steps clearly in Zendesk</p></li><li><p>Leave detailed internal notes for continuity across shifts</p></li><li><p>Ensure tickets can be picked up by another agent without rework</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Customer Communication</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Communicate clearly and professionally using a consistent tone</p></li><li><p>Set expectations without overpromising</p></li><li><p>Direct customers to status updates during incidents</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Administrative Support</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Assist Customer Success with:</p><ul><li><p>Data entry</p></li><li><p>Market launch prep</p></li><li><p>Contact validation</p></li><li><p>Light operational tasks</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Fast, consistent response times</p></li><li><p>Clear and thorough ticket documentation</p></li><li><p>Minimal rework between shifts</p></li><li><p>Proper escalation of high-impact issues</p></li><li><p>Calm, confident handling of urgent situations</p></li><li><p>Positive customer interactions—even during incidents</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h2><h3><strong>Required</strong></h3><ul><li><p>1–3+ years in customer support or technical support (SaaS preferred)</p></li><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues independently</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working <strong>solo during overnight hours</strong></p></li><li><p>Highly organized and detail-oriented</p></li><li><p>Able to stay focused and responsive during long on-call shifts</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Experience with Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar tools</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting healthcare or regulated environments</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with:</p><ul><li><p>SSO / MFA troubleshooting</p></li><li><p>Cloud-based applications</p></li><li><p>Faxing workflows (or willingness to learn quickly)</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Key Traits for Success</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Self-starter (no hand-holding)</p></li><li><p>Strong judgment under pressure</p></li><li><p>Clear communicator</p></li><li><p>Process-oriented</p></li><li><p>Reliable and accountable</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Working Conditions</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Fully remote - must be US based </p></li><li><p>Must have:</p><ul><li><p>High-speed internet</p></li><li><p>Quiet, dedicated workspace</p></li><li><p>Ability to take calls without interruption</p></li><li><p>Access to a mobile device for communication</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Compensation</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>$5/hour</strong> for on-call availability</p></li><li><p><strong>$17/hour</strong> for hours worked (active support work)</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></h2><p>This role directly supports healthcare providers and impacts real-time patient coordination.<br>When something breaks, you are the first line of response.</p>

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