Helpdesk Associate

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

74d • $39,747 - $65,065

About The Position

The Help Desk Associate provides prompt and efficient front line support for customers of the Information Systems (IS) department at the Institute. The incumbent is responsible for answering, logging, and tracking calls placed to the Institute's phone support line; resolving problems or questions related to IS applications supported by the IS department; and providing maintenance of user accounts on the PC network and other applicable systems.

Requirements

• CompTIA A+ certification highly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year formal information technology, desktop support, customer support, customer service, or technology management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or higher in Computer Sciences or related field preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Institute's IS help desk. Answer calls and address user concerns in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Provide end user support and serve as primary contact for software-related issues.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of all Windows/Mac applications supported by the Institute at a level that will allow most problems to be resolved in a timely manner with the user over the phone.
• Use the Institute's problem tracking and resolution software to assign technicians to problems, track their resolution, and bring any problems not being resolved in a timely manner to management's attention.
• Maintain all documentation, statistics, reports, and/or other management information in a concise and appropriate manner, abiding by all departmental technical and operational standards.
• Maintain an adequate library of support materials and documentation to assist IS users at the Institute.
• Educate end users by providing the appropriate level of training for applications that are supported by the IS department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees