Desktop Support Analyst - Associate, Los Angeles

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Desktop Support Analyst to be the first point of contact for internal users facing IT issues. You will resolve incidents, fulfill service requests (software installs, access provisioning), and contribute to knowledge base and runbooks.

The role requires 3 to 7 years of desktop support experience, an Associate’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Day shifts with on-site work in LA.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of desktop support experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 3–7 years of equivalent experience.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months (PHGSH only) - if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for desktop IT issues and incidents.
• Assist with provisioning access, software installations, and service requests; resolve incidents.

Skills

Desktop support

Delegation

Calm under pressure

Hardware troubleshooting

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Security awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Job description

The Desktop support analyst role is the first point of contact for internal customers facing technical issues. This role assists users who contact the Service Desk with incidents and service requests related to IT support, systems, hardware, software; also supports a variety of other requests. In addition, the role is expected to directly fulfill service requests, including but not limited to provisioning access, installing software and services, and resolve incidents. The Desktop support analyst utilizes the existing knowledge base documentation wherever possible and conducts additional research. This role evaluates the accuracy of existing runbooks, suggests corrections as needed, identifies knowledge gaps, and provides additional documentation whenever possible.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Experience with providing desktop support in a healthcare clinic environment for all system users.
• Has the ability to delegate, as necessary, to other Support Analysts.
• Ability to think fast and respond graciously in the face of technical problems.
• Working knowledge of PC hardware, including laptops, desktops and printers.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with little supervision.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Foster culture of security awareness.

Required Experience

Required:

• 3 to 7 years of experience in a desktop support role
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 3 to 7 years of equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months (PHGSH only)

Address
1225 Wilshire Boulevard
Salary
26.13-44.62
Shift
Days