Information Technology Help Desk Technician - Pennant : Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as a frontline IT Resource, serving as an IT Generalist and Customer Service Expert. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and technical support to our clients, particularly office administrators, caregivers, and clinicians, while also contributing to various IT projects and assisting in the development and maintenance of our technology infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both customer service and IT support, providing a solid foundation for career growth in the field.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the first point of contact for end users seeking technical assistance over the phone, email, instant messaging, or in person, providing prompt and effective customer support with a caring and empathetic approach.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, escalating complex problems to the appropriate teams when necessary.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, software applications, and peripheral devices.
• Effectively manage ticket queues and personal ticket backlog, prioritizing and resolving customer issues within agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs).
• Proactively monitor and follow up on open tickets, ensuring timely updates to customers and driving issues to resolution.
• Take ownership of assigned tickets, seeing them through from initiation to closure, and providing regular updates to customers on the status of their requests.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, seek assistance, and contribute to a positive and efficient work environment.
• Continuously improve personal productivity and efficiency by implementing effective time management strategies and utilizing available tools and resources.
• Stay organized and maintain accurate documentation of ticket details, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Strive for continuous professional development by seeking opportunities to enhance technical skills, customer service expertise, and healthcare industry knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and new application deployments.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices in the healthcare context.
• Stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends in both IT and healthcare, actively pursuing opportunities to expand technical skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance and training to end-users on the effective use of technology solutions tailored to their specific needs, promoting self-help resources and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and technical issues in our ticketing system, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and support automation tools such as chatbots and predictive AI.
• On-call rotation will be required.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• A passion for technology
• BS Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent experience
• 1+ Years experience providing technical support
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ZenDesk or ServiceNow
• An understanding of Active Directory and M365
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new tech and advance your career
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A strong work ethic, with a focus on delivering quality service and support

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

Type: Full Time

Location: Opportunity in Eagle, ID

Pennant Services

1675 E Riverside Dr.

Eagle, ID 83616

About The Pennant Group

We are proud to be affiliated with the Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG). Pennant was created in 2019 in connection with The Ensign Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ENSG) spin-off of its home health, hospice, and senior living businesses. Ensign was formed in 1999 with the goal of establishing a new level of quality care within the skilled nursing industry. The name “Ensign” is synonymous with a “flag” or a “standard,” and refers to Ensign's goal of setting the standard by which all others in its industry are measured. The name “Pennant” draws on similar imagery and themes to represent our mission of becoming the “Ensign” to the home health, hospice and senior living industries. We believe that through our innovative operating model, we can foster a new level of patient care and professional competence at our independent operating subsidiaries and set a new industry standard for quality home health and hospice and senior living services. You can learn more about The Pennant Group at www.pennantgroup.com