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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Help Desk Representative I

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY As a Help Desk Rep I, you will be an integral part of our Information Resources (IR) Client Services team, responsible for providing technical assistance and support for UT Southwestern users. You will be the initial point of contact for all IR related inquiries and issues, ensuring timely resolution and excellent customer service.

This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site work (candidate's must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex), and your shift will fall within our support hours of 6:00am - 6:00pm.

This role offers an opportunity to develop your technical skills in a healthcare IT environment.

Due to the high visibility of this position our preferred candidate possesses healthcare IT experience and excellent customer service skills.

BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required

Education High School

Experience 2 years related experience Additional coursework in a related field, such as computer science, management information systems, etc. may be considered on a year for year basis in lieu of stated minimum experience.

Preferred

Education Associate's Degree in related field or Bachelor's Degree in related field

JOB DUTIES

Responds to phone requests received by client services center from university staff and faculty for assistance with problems in areas of computer hardware, software, information systems, and/or telecommunications.

Monitors pending requests to ensure prompt resolution of client problems.

Maintains records and status of activities.

Keeps abreast of current developments and changes in computer hardware, software, information systems, and telecommunications.

Resolves occasional computer, telecommunications, or systems problems on site.

Follows-up on resolved client contacts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!