Associate Manager, Help Desk Support

8350 Oak Street Health MSO LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in the United States is seeking an Associate Manager/Supervisor to lead our Clinical Applications Support Team, ensuring reliable operation of vital clinical software systems used in patient care.

The role combines people leadership, process improvement, and rigorous adherence to SLAs and ITSM practices, with hybrid/remote options and required CST availability. A minimum of 3 years in management and hands-on clinical app support is expected, along with Epic certification preference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an IT Service Desk, Application Support, or similar operational environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical applications (e.g., EHR like Epic, Cerner, or relevant clinical systems).
• Expert-level knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Availability to support help desk operation coverage running 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Central Time.

Responsibilities

• People Management: Manage staff schedules, including on-call rotations and PTO.
• Incident Management: Act as the escalation point for complex clinical application issues.
• Goal Setting: Translate departmental strategy into measurable OKRs and action plans.
• Training & Documentation: Maintain knowledge base articles and SOPs.
• Resource Allocation: Prioritize workload and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Team leadership

ITSM knowledge

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Epic Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Manager/Supervisor to lead our Clinical Applications Support Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation and optimal performance of our clinical software systems, which are essential for patient care and organizational efficiency. The supervisor will be responsible for day-to-day team management, performance quality, strategic goal setting, and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

Work Environment and Flexibility

This is a hybrid/remote position. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the primary office location ([Insert City/State Here]) with an expectancy of being in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week for team meetings, planning sessions, and operational oversight. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs and team priorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Directly supervise a team of Clinical Application Support Analysts / Service Desk, including scheduling, performance reviews, mentoring, and professional development.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring all support incidents, service requests, and problem tickets are handled efficiently, accurately, and within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Quality Assurance & Auditing: Implement and execute a robust ticket auditing process to ensure documentation completeness, adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality of resolution.
• Performance Management & OKRs: Drive team performance by defining, tracking, and reporting on Objective Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to customer satisfaction, ticket resolution efficiency, and system uptime.
• Process Improvement: Identify trends and root causes of recurring issues. Develop and implement strategies and processes to improve system stability and reduce support volume.

Role Responsibilities

• People Management: Manage staff schedules, including on-call rotations and PTO. Ensure accurate time keeping and adherence to company policies. Support help desk operation coverage that runs 6am - 7pm Central Standard Time.
• Incident Management: Act as the escalation point for complex or critical application issues. Facilitate major incident response and communication.
• Goal Setting: Translate departmental strategy into measurable team and individual OKRs and action plans.
• Training & Documentation: Ensure the team maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical applications and support procedures. Develop and maintain support knowledge base articles.
• Resource Allocation: Utilize excellent time management skills to prioritize team workload, projects, and administrative tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an IT Service Desk, Application Support, or similar operational environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical applications (e.g., Electronic Health Records (EHR) like Epic, Cerner, or relevant clinical systems).
• Expert-level knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Minimum of 3 years of People Leadership experience.
• Availability to support help desk operation coverage running 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Central Standard Time.

Preferred Skills

• Proven track record in implementing and managing a ticket auditing/quality assurance program.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management, scheduling, and ensuring accurate time keeping for a shift-based or on-call team.
• Certification in a supported clinical application module (e.g., Epic Certification).

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $46,988.00 - $112,200.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Application Deadline

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/06/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.