IT Clinical Help Desk - REMOTE

NTT DATA, Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Remote work allowance

Gym discounts

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

NTT DATA Services is seeking an IT Call Center Customer Service professional for a 24/7 Provider Clinical Service Desk role in Canada. You will handle inbound calls related to clinical applications in a fast-paced environment and document and escalate incidents as needed.

Shift flexibility is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel up to 10% and lifting up to 25 lbs may be required; comprehensive benefits accompany a remote role in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years service desk / helpdesk experience.
• Minimum 1 year technical troubleshooting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year IT Call Center Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound customer calls in a 24x7 call center environment.
• Respond to inquiries about clinical applications (Epic, Cerner, McKesson, Meditech).
• Document comments and close or escalate incident tickets promptly.
• Drive incident resolution on a 24/7 desk.
• Maintain quiet, private workspace with high-speed internet.

Skills

Call center experience

Service philosophy

Communication skills

Typing & English

Active listening

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 elevate 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

Preferred 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

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 1 year IT Call Center Customer Service experience

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.

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NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada‑based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $40,536 - $63,503 Canadian. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all Canada locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for the Company’s comprehensive benefits program in Canada, including customizable health and dental coverage with telemedicine, wellness credits, and gym discounts. Employees receive income protection through life, disability, and optional insurance plans, plus access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Additional perks include retirement savings, a remote work allowance for eligible employees, and various discounts and travel insurance.

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.