Help Desk Support Specialist I

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Opening

Full Time 40 hours Grade 077 ISD Customer Service Business

Schedule

8 AM-5 PM

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides first and second level Help Desk phone support for large customer base whose business functions rely primarily on computer based technologies in a 24x7 environment. Maintains expertise in current desktop and network technologies; as well as an understanding of hospital-wide applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess, interpret and research and resolve simple to complex customer technical problems received via Help Desk services or electronic methodologies

• Maintain working knowledge of wide range of URMC systems and technologies

• Provide first and second level technical response to customer requests, maintenance, urgent and emergency technical problems associated with the URMC computer systems, including Medical Center and off-site (Wide Area Network) locations

• Provide technical expertise and customer support while meeting customer satisfaction

• Triage calls to the appropriate support team based on issue provided and troubleshooting performed

• Perform routine software installations and upgrades.

• Participate in project implementation as it relates to Help Desk and Desktop support

• Provides appropriate communication to managers, as well as other technical support staff.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate documentation as requested. Act as an on-call resource for the Help Desk

• Act as an on-call resource for the Help Desk

• Keep abreast of current desktop and LAN technologies through continuing education, journal review, web searches, and formal seminar opportunities

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in related discipline required

• 1-2 years' experience in related field required;

• or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Advanced PC and Windows expertise, particularly Microsoft Office suite of products or advanced eRecord experience in lieu of PC expertise preferred

• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN technologies preferred.

• Exceptional customer service skills, including outstanding oral and written communications preferred

• Advanced problem solving abilities preferred

• Previous Help Desk or call center experience preferred

• Mac OS knowledge preferred

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.89 - $26.44 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.