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(blue star)CONTEXT / SCOPE

The purpose of this SOP is to ensure uninterrupted customer support and communication during the absence of a Customer Success Manager (CSM) and establish an effective process for customers to reach someone in case of urgent matters.

(blue star)IMPACTED TEAMS

  • CSM Team

  • CS Operations

(blue star)GLOSSARY

  • CRED SOFT - Self-Managed Credentialing Software(Credentialing Software)

  • CRED SERV / FMC - Fully Managed Credentialing Service (Credentialing Service)

  • CSM – Customer Success Manager 

  • LMS- Learning Management System 

  • Opp - Opportunity (where RSM registers the process of sales and information about the purchased product.)

  • SF - Salesforce

  • TL - Team Lead

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RESOURCES

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As a CSM, you have the responsibility of notifying TL about any upcoming time off, to keep workflow and customer attention seamless until your return.

Notifying the CSM TL

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No less than 3 workdays before OOO

It is mandatory to notify your respective CSM TLs about planned absences well in advance, no less than 3 workdays in advance. 

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  • Designate a temporary POC (point of contact).

  • Delegate tasks accordingly, depending on the severity (for more detail please go to the Pending Tasks section).

  • Approve Bamboo time off requests

  • Double-check that OOO configuration was set successfully (please go to the Out of Office Set-up section for more detail).

OOO Automated Email Set-up

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No less than 1 workday before OOO

To set up your Out of Office Automated Email, please follow these steps below. Remember this needs to be set up no less than 1 day before your OOO starts.

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Gathering as much detail and context as you can will help your team take care of pending tasks while you’re gone, so be as thorough as possible. You know your admins better than anyone. They already know your service, and you already know what they will expect from it.

Pending Tasks

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No less than 3 workdays before OOO

To assist you with 📝 notating all that needs to be taken care of during your absence, please use the https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EtTWs1h9WDMktGTsWVW5Est3aetnfb3StOGajLC72fU/edit#gid=0 (blue star) . Please consider the following points, as they make help you prioritize your tasks.

Note

Please make sure to make your own copy of the file. Don’t alter the original source file.

High Priority 🔴

These are tasks that cannot be postponed, and need to be temporarily delegated as soon as possible. Some examples are:

  • Escalation Cases

  • Anything regarding Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance.

  • High-Risk bug/system error tickets.

  • Any pressing credentialing task.

  • Users not being able to log in.

Medium Priority 🟡

These are tasks that can be somewhat postponed but may delay CSM's/Admin's workflow. Some examples are:

  • Medium-Risk bug/system error tickets.

  • New SSO or Integration Tickets.

  • Background Checks.

  • Assistance with Learning and Compliance Modules.

  • Custom Coursework.

Low Priority 🟢

These are tasks that you will be able to perform or complete seamlessly upon your return, so please do not add these to the file. Some examples are:

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In this stage, your TL will evaluate how and to whom your tasks will be delegated. So, to assist with a smooth temporary transition, please provide a completely and thoroughly filled tracking file.

Admin Information

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No less than 3 workdays before OOO

Proactively communicate with your clients who have ongoing or pressing issues to gather necessary information. Make sure to document client interactions, ongoing projects, and any outstanding tasks. Please use the  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EtTWs1h9WDMktGTsWVW5Est3aetnfb3StOGajLC72fU/edit#gid=0 (blue star) to provide as much detail as possible for your back-up contact.

Hand-off Meeting with Back-up Contact

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1 workday before OOO

Conduct a comprehensive hand-off meeting with the designated back-up contact to discuss ongoing client commitments, project statuses, and potential challenges according to the https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EtTWs1h9WDMktGTsWVW5Est3aetnfb3StOGajLC72fU/edit#gid=0 (blue star), and share the file with back-up contact.

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Here, take the time to double-check that you have not left any loose ends regarding your OOO Notice. Remember, both admins and internal colleagues may look for us at any given time.

OOO Automated Email Check

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1 workday before OOO

You and your TL must confirm that the setup on the OOO Automated Email Set-up section is complete. At this point, make sure you include alternative contact information in your OOO email response, such as a dedicated support email (support@medtrainer.com) and a support phone number and dedicated back-up contact email and phone number.

Ensure that clients are aware of the alternative contact method and its purpose. The fields to add said information are already included in the (blue star)Outreach OOO Notification Email Template

Calendar OOO Days Set-up

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1 workday before OOO

In your Google Calendar, make sure you have your applicable OOO days set:

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RingCentral Call Forwarding & OOO Email Check

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At the end of the workday before OOO

  • Your TL will indicate who will be in touch with your admins. Your TL should request call forwarding to the IT team, ensuring your calls get forwarded to team lead or backup contact designated by your TL during your absence. 

  • On the first day of CSM’s OOO, the TL designated backup contact needs to send a check email to the CSM, to ensure the OOO automatic reply is turned on.

Slack Vacation Set-up and Bamboo Time Off Requests

Just as general office procedure, make sure that you request your time off 🌴 in Bamboo (with at least 1 week in advance), so your TL can approve it, as well as setting up a “Vacation” status in Slack, while setting yourself as away.

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During the OOO period, if needed

Tracking File

To provide full detail, the designated backup teammate must document all ongoing client communications in the shared https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EtTWs1h9WDMktGTsWVW5Est3aetnfb3StOGajLC72fU/edit#gid=0 (blue star)for future reference.

Copying the CSM

The designated backup teammate must also copy the OOO CSM in the following:

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Immediately upon return

Once you return, follow these steps:

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