Job Category: Information Technology Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Afternoon - Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role:
Job Summary
Responsible for providing basic technical support and customer service to end users via phone support, chat and self-service incidents resolving technical problems and maintaining computer equipment functionality. These support professionals are responsible for handing issues coming to the IT Helpdesk and escalate as needed to the Support Specialist II for assistance. Additionally, they ensure coverage for PTO's and emergency situations. Minimum
Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Educational
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years of technical training. Minimum
Experience
1 - 2 years related experience to include experience with equipment similar to that being used in Informatics & Technology Services and customer service experience. Other: Preferred
Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: A+ Certification; MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert); ITIL Certification; HDI (Help Desk Institute) Certification Preferred Educational
Requirements
Preferred
Experience
Computer Operations experience or a hands-on technical school program preferred. Other: Job Specific and Unique
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exemplifies the organization's customer service standards Responds to system status inquiries within standards. Demonstrates commitment to continual professional development. Performs the tasks usually associated with computer operations. Analytical problem solving skills. Writing skills to clearly describe technical problems and issues. Essential Tasks and
Responsibilities
Prioritizes, screens and highlights phone calls and requests with follow up to deliver the highest possible customer service. Ensures all calls are accurately documented into the tracking system in a timely manner and escalated as needed. Pages/beeps/calls departmental employees as needed and according to standards. Triages issues and gauge severity and urgency before contacting other IT members for assistance. Uses all available resources including instructions, error codes, manuals, etc., to understand the process or problem independently before seeking assistance or calling technical support. Takes initiative or moves ahead without assistance when appropriate. Describes, in writing, technical problems. Complies with confidentiality rules, policies and regulations in all aspects of the job. Documentation is current and reviewed by team periodically to ensure validity in software application ITS is using. Documents all hardware or operational problems (or potential problems). Improves work processes. Utilizes financial resources effectively. Communication between support specialist, customers, and other employees is clear, concise and professional as measured by random observation, team leader and fellow team members. Evaluates and pursues areas of automation that could improve productivity for team or organization. Adaptable in changing situations and work assignments, including emergency shift coverage. Actively participates in team processes and presentations. Utilizes the computer shift checklist to complete scheduled work. Assists and participates in IT and other departmental projects where requested. Assists the Manager and Supervisor as needed. Assists all departmental teams with clerical services according to standards committed to continual professional development. Promotes teamwork within the department. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.