Complaints Handling Management Specialist

Position: Complaints Handling Management Specialist

Location: Sandy, UT

Duration: 12 Months

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Shift: 1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Level Of

Experience:

Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Or OPT EAD Or CPT)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the process of the complaint handling system including receipt of complaints from all sources (including Service Cases and Work Orders) and all in process steps including data entry.
• 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 calls, etc.
• Contact customers as needed to provide updates to outstanding quality issues.
• 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 elevate 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 complaint 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 the right first‑time approach to customer communications.
• Maintain expert knowledge level of the complaint handling system.
• Provide feedback to management for complaint 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.

• 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.

• (e.g., BA or BSc degree in (major) or (#) yrs. relative experience in lieu of a degree)

• Minimum 1+ years of experience with Medical terminology, Nursing, Clinical or laboratory knowledge and familiarity with client products.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the complaint handling, medical device industry, customer relations, complaint trending, FDA/ISO regulations.