Clinical Help Desk Support - REMOTE

NTT DATA, Inc.; Halifax; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services provider is seeking a Service Desk Agent in Halifax. The role involves handling inbound customer calls related to clinical applications and requires 4 years of service desk experience. Candidates must be shift flexible and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years service desk/helpdesk experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year technical troubleshooting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound customer calls in a call center environment.
• Respond to service desk calls regarding clinical applications.
• Track and document incidents in a timely manner.
• Drive resolution of incidents on a 24/7 desk.

Skills

Service desk experience

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing skills

Listening capabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education

Job description

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

All candidates are required to be shift flexible. Night, weekend, and/or holiday work will be required. Schedule can be changed as per client and business requirements or training needs. Additionally, overtime may be required depending on business requirements.

NTT DATA Services is committed to improving patient outcomes by creating efficiencies across the healthcare ecosystem. A recognized leader in the healthcare space, the company delivers targeted segment solutions including patient engagement, predictive analytics, healthcare cloud hosting, integration and interoperability, clinical and claims application implementation, revenue cycle management and policy administration, in addition to core managed infrastructure, application and business process services. Clients include more than 1,800 hospitals, 2,200 long-term care facilities, 225 acute care facilities, 43,000 clinicians, 1,000 physician practices and 50 insurance providers in support of 65 million policy holders.

Job Responsibilities Include:

This position will be a part of our Provider Clinical Service Desk, as an agent primarily handling inbound customer calls. This is a call center environment in which we support our customers 24x7x365

All candidates will have to be shift flexible. Shift work is required including nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Account specific training is conducted during day shift hours, regardless of assigned shift.

Respond to incoming service desk calls from healthcare customers regarding the clinical aspects of various clinical applications such as Epic, Cerner, McKesson and Meditech. Incidents may include, but are not limited to workflow issues, application errors, user access, and functionality

Track and document the appropriate comments, and close or escalate the incident tickets and related issues in a timely manner

Responsible for driving resolution of incidents on a 24/7 desk

Read text on computer screens for the duration of the shift

Remain at designated workspace and in the phone queue for an 8 to10-hour period with scheduled breaks

Ensure a quiet, private workspace with high speed, wired internet

Travel up to 10% of the time, if required

Lift up to 25 lbs. if needed for equipment setup

Have a working cell phone for manager communication and Two-Factor Authentication

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of service desk / helpdesk experience or equivalent combination of education and technical troubleshooting experience (i.e., 2 years of work experience and 2 years of technical education)

Minimum of 1 year of technical troubleshooting experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Skills:

Experience in a call center environment

Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with clinicians and colleagues

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient typing and English language skills (both verbally and in writing)

Strong listening capabilities to fully understand caller’s needs / requests

Exceptional ability to work optimally in a fast-paced environment

This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc., or its subsidiaries. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure, and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran‑status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. To learn more, please visit https://us.nttdata.com/en/about-us/content/diversity-and-inclusion . Furthermore, NTT DATA Services will make accommodations for eligible applicants on a case‑by‑case basis. Please email [e-mail] for assistance.