Service Desk Analyst

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Service Desk Analyst in Boston, MA to deliver world-class Tier 1 IT support across the organization. You will manage incidents and service requests, assist users with Windows, macOS, and Office 365, and work through ITSM tickets with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include triaging, diagnosing, and resolving issues, while escalating complex problems to higher levels.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a Service Desk/IT Support role supporting a large enterprise.
• Experience with MS Windows and MS Office environments.
• Familiarity with ITSM ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Strong customer service focus and ability to communicate with diverse users.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls, emails, work orders, or alerts within defined SLAs.
• Provide Level 1 desktop and peripheral support; triage and escalate when needed.
• Troubleshoot OS and login issues, including password and access problems.
• Assist with network basics (IP, DNS) as part of incident diagnosis.
• Document actions and resolutions in the ITSM tool.
• Assist with the knowledge base and cross-training opportunities.
• Participate in incident management and proactive problem avoidance.
• Engage with teams to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows 10

macOS

Citrix Systems

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Exchange

ServiceNow/Remedy

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for delivering world‑class support services across all Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. (BILH) entities and its affiliates.

Using the Information Technology Service Management suite provided, this Tier 1 support position is responsible for all aspects of customer requests and incident management. This includes logging, triaging, resolving, and timely follow‑up of service requests/incidents. The Service Desk Analyst interacts with all levels of BILH colleagues and thus must have superior customer relations and communication skills. This individual must be skilled in both customer service and various information technology areas. On a day‑to‑day basis, the Service Desk Analyst ensures proper operation and support of PCs, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices. This individual also supports all standard operating systems and software applications. The position requires an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, helpful engagement with clients and colleagues, and being invested in the success of the group and its services. The ability to find answers from documented solutions and research technical issues to resolution is critical.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately and in accordance with established guidelines and timeframes to all calls, emails, work orders, or alerts by creating an incident/request using the IT Service Management Suite provided in an effective manner; maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of all logged information.
• Responsible for Level 1 support providing basic to intermediate support. Exceeds end‑user expectations by meeting established SLAs and customer demands. Drives high customer satisfaction and ensures services align with BILH's needs.
• Exhibits commitment and accountability to coordinate customer support issues and ensure timely response, positive outcomes and accurately identify when issues should be escalated to the Supervisor, Service Desk for incidents/requests that require elevated support.
• Diagnose and resolve simple to moderately difficult desktops and peripherals related to interoperability, OS security issues, system access, passwords, and authentication. Accurately responds to desktop issues related to profiles, group policies, and local system configurations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of network‑related activities and support, including but not limited to IP and DNS.
• Acquires professional knowledge and skills by participating in training opportunities, in‑service programs, vendor seminars, etc. to maintain the highest level of technical skills possible. Participates in cross‑training and may be asked to train other IT colleagues.
• Acquires an understanding of BILH‑centric clinical and core applications with skill/ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance, access, and interoperability issues. Perform assessments and diagnosis of problems using remote tools, with skill/ability to perform fixes and installations.
• Acquires an understanding of best practices in regard to IT security in order to quickly identify potential business impacting vulnerabilities/threats.
• May contribute to the creation of processes and procedures for the Service Desk knowledge base. Will work closely with teams to develop standardized workflows.
• Responsible for hosting, initiating, and contributing to the Critical Incident Management process.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required in 2 plus years of Service Desk/IT Support experience supporting a large enterprise of end users in an MS Windows / MS Office environment.
• Advanced Knowledge of various Operating systems (OS) such as Windows 10 and MAC OS Knowledge of various mobile devices, such as: iOS and Android platforms.
• Knowledge of Network fundamentals Solid experience with Citrix Systems application Solid experience with Microsoft infrastructure (Windows, Active Directory, Exchange, etc.). Solid experience of Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge and experience with ITSM systems such as Service Now or Remedy. May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases. Ability to learn quickly and retain knowledge of a wide variety of systems.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional areas and related systems.
• Knowledge of Dell, Apple, HP, and Ricoh hardware is desirable. Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday applications is desirable. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications is desirable.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $36.00

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled