Customer Support Technical Trainer

Planet DDS
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024
Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions serving over 10,000 practices in North America with over 60,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of solutions for dental practices including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx XVWeb Digital Imaging, Cloud 9 Practice Management (for Orthodontist practices) and Legwork Patient Relationship Management. Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today’s dental practices in North America.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Customer Support Technical Trainer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive technical training programs for our customer support staff. This role requires a deep understanding of our products and services, as well as excellent communication and instructional abilities to ensure that our support team is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Job Duties 
  • Develop training materials, including presentations, guides, manuals, and multimedia visual aids, to effectively convey technical concepts and procedures.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content.
  • Conduct training sessions for new hires, as well as ongoing training for existing support staff, both in-person and remotely.
  • Utilize various training methodologies and techniques, such as classroom instruction, workshops, online tutorials, and simulations, to cater to different learning styles and preferences.
  • Assess training needs and performance gaps among support team members and tailor training programs accordingly.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and continuously improve training materials and methodologies based on results.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, product updates, and best practices to ensure that training content remains current and relevant.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to customer support staff as needed, serving as a resource for complex technical issues.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as product development and customer success, to ensure alignment of training initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Maintain documentation of training activities, including attendance records, training schedules, and training evaluation reports.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Education) or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-7 years of proven experience in technical training, preferably in a customer support or software/technology environment.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts, software applications, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop engaging and effective training materials using various tools and technologies.
  • Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other training delivery platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Previous experience in customer support or technical support roles.
  • Certification in training and development (e.g., Certified Professional in Learning and Performance - CPLP).
  • Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
  • Experience with video editing and multimedia production tools.
  • Knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) systems and help desk software.

PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY

Why are we here?

Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care.

Where are we headed?

In the next 5 years, Planet DDS will remain the leading provider of clous-based technology solutions in North America, expanding to serve more than 25,000 dental practices.

How do we get there?

To encourage measurable progress toward our vision and make the best decisions on behalf of employees and customers, we adopted a set of common values:

Collaborative – Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth

Empathetic – We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success

Accountable – We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes

Trustworthy – We operate with integrity and honest, making promises we know that we can keep

Ambitious – We are driven by our ability to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders

Salary.com Estimation for Customer Support Technical Trainer in Newport, CA
$123,220 to $170,991
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Customer Support Technical Trainer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Customer Interaction Skill

    • Income Estimation: $57,295 - $75,040
    • Income Estimation: $57,602 - $75,987
  • Customer Support Skill

    • Income Estimation: $56,016 - $84,341
    • Income Estimation: $57,453 - $74,442
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Planet DDS

Planet DDS
Hired Organization Address Phoenix, AZ Full Time
Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United Sta...
Planet DDS
Hired Organization Address Atlanta, GA Full Time
Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United Sta...
Planet DDS
Hired Organization Address Akron, OH Full Time
Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United Sta...
Planet DDS
Hired Organization Address Irvine, CA Full Time
Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United Sta...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Customer Support Technical Trainer jobs in the Newport, CA area that may be a better fit.

Customer Experience Technical Support

Cervelo, USA, Aliso Viejo, CA

Technical Customer Support Representative

Eitan Medical, Aliso Viejo, CA