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PACS is seeking an IT Support Tier I to be the first point of contact for technology support requests across the organization. You will document issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and triage tickets to Tier II when necessary, ensuring fast resolution and accurate records.
The role emphasizes strong customer service, clear communication, and adherence to established support procedures to help facility staff quickly return to resident care and operations.
The IT Support Tier I role serves as the first point of contact for all technology support requests across PACS. This position focuses on delivering a positive customer experience through prompt responses, accurate ticket documentation, basic troubleshooting, and efficient issue triage. Tier I team members are responsible for resolving common, well-documented issues at first contact whenever possible. When issues require advanced troubleshooting, elevated permissions, or specialized technical expertise, Tier I members promptly escalates to Tier II while ensuring complete and accurate documentation is provided. Success in this role depends on strong customer service skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently follow established support procedures. The Tier I team plays a critical role in ensuring facility staff can quickly return their focus to resident care and business operations.
Serve as the first point of contact for all incoming technology support requests via phone, ticketing system, email, and other approved support channels. Provide friendly, professional, and customer-focused support during every interaction. Gather relevant information, identify the nature of reported issues, and accurately document support requests. Set clear expectations regarding troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution timelines. Maintain composure and professionalism when assisting frustrated or non-technical users.
Perform initial troubleshooting using documented procedures and knowledge articles. Typical Tier 1 support activities include:
Determine whether a support issue falls within Tier I scope. Escalate issues requiring advanced troubleshooting, elevated permissions, administrative access, or specialized technical expertise. Escalate unresolved issues after reasonable troubleshooting efforts, generally within established Service Desk handling guidelines. Ensure escalated tickets include clear documentation, troubleshooting steps completed, user impact, and any relevant screenshots or supporting details. Avoid unnecessary delays by escalating when issues exceed Tier I capabilities.
Maintain accurate and complete ticket documentation within ServiceNow or other approved ITSM platforms. Document customer interactions, troubleshooting performed, resolutions provided, and escalation details. Ensure tickets are categorized, prioritized, and routed appropriately. Follow established Service Desk processes, workflows, and operational procedures. Maintain ticket quality and documentation standards.
Utilize knowledge articles as the primary resource for issue resolution. Follow documented procedures and approved support processes. Identify knowledge gaps and submit recommendations for improvement. Contribute feedback that improves frontline support documentation.
Work collaboratively with Tier II and III, Engineering, Systems, Security, EHR, and other service teams. Assist with smooth ticket transitions through complete and accurate escalation documentation. Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement activities. Support organizational initiatives and technology rollouts when directed.
Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Information Technology or related field preferred. 0–3 years of experience in a Help Desk, Service Desk, Technical Support, Customer Support, or related role. Experience using ticketing systems or customer service platforms preferred. Healthcare support experience is a plus.
CompTIA A+ or Network+ ITIL Foundation Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications HDI Support Center Analyst Core Competencies
$20-$25/hr depending on experience
Salt Lake City, UT
PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide. If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare!
At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well‑being and support your lifestyle.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.