Specialist-Information Services Intermediate (Desktop)

IU Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Specialist-Information Services Intermediate (Desktop) to provide hands-on, onsite desktop support for clinical and administrative environments. You will diagnose hardware and software issues, install and configure endpoint devices, and maintain ticket notes and asset records while coordinating with multiple IS teams to resolve complex problems.

The role requires strong customer service, problem solving, and the ability to travel to other IU Health sites as

Qualifications

• Hands-on desktop support experience required.
• Experience with Windows and Office 365.
• Ability to install, diagnose, and repair hardware and software.
• Willingness to travel to other IU Health sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite desktop support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Install, image, deploy, and retire endpoint devices.
• Maintain accurate ticket notes and asset records.
• Collaborate with IS teams and vendors for escalations.
• Follow security and support procedures.

Skills

Desktop support

Customer service

Communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Endpoint management

Remote-support tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

Overview

Specialist-Information Services Intermediate (Desktop)

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Information Services team in the role of Specialist-Information Services Intermediate (Desktop), in Fort Wayne, IN.

Summary

Provides hands-on, onsite technical support for desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, approved software, and network connectivity in clinical and administrative environments. Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software incidents, service requests, and equipment failures while minimizing disruption to team members and patient-care operations. Installs, configures, deploys, replaces, relocates, upgrades, and retires endpoint devices in accordance with organizational standards and security requirements. Maintains accurate service-ticket notes and asset records, communicates status and expected resolution clearly to customers, and ensures assigned work is completed within established service-level expectations. Partners with service desk, infrastructure, application, security, vendor, and other support teams to coordinate escalations and resolve complex issues. Provides customer-focused technical guidance, supports technology implementations and refresh activities, identifies recurring problems, and contributes to documentation and continuous service improvement.

Candidate Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors preferred.
• 2-4 years' experience in Service Desk, Field Support or Desktop Services required.
• A+ Certification preferred.
• Understands basic concepts of Information Services.
• Previous Hardware support experience required.
• Recommends experience in troubleshooting wireless and wired network connectivity.
• Requires the ability to work any shift or day as needed by management.

Responsibilities

• Two to four years of hands-on experience in desktop support, field services, endpoint support, or a related technical support role required.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, printer, peripheral, mobile device, and basic network-connectivity issues.

• Experience installing, configuring, imaging, deploying, replacing, relocating, upgrading, and retiring desktop and laptop computers and related endpoint equipment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 applications, endpoint-management tools, remote-support tools, and enterprise ticketing systems.

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate ticket notes, resolution details, inventory information, and asset-management records.

• Strong customer service, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to nontechnical customers.

• Ability to work independently at assigned locations, manage multiple priorities, follow security and support procedures, and collaborate with other Information Services teams and vendors.

• CompTIA A+ certification is preferred; other relevant Microsoft, endpoint-support, or networking certifications are beneficial.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other supported locations as needed to provide onsite technical support, assist with deployments and projects, and meet operational coverage requirements.

• Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion and team.
• OralCommunication - Expresses thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly, fluently and concisely. Listens attentively to others and responds appropriately to questions and comments. Asks appropriate questions in order to obtain information and to determine the needs of others. Comprehends and follows instructions. Follows proper phone etiquette and guidelines per Specialist's job specifications.
• Ethical Practice - Maintains confidentiality as appropriate, earns trust and respect of others, and exhibits behaviors that express the ethical practice of a healthcare organization. Keeps financial, person information, patient data, etc. extremely confidential as required.
• Customer Relations - Establishes and maintains respectful working relations with internal and external customers by being courteous and helpful in all interactions. Shows appreciation and respect for customers' needs, expectations and perspectives. Represents one's organization by demonstrating behaviors that reflect an attitude of customer service, responsiveness, and concern.
• Problem Solving - Proactively and clearly identifies problems or issues, and suggests alternative solutions. Uses resources such as other team members, written manuals or work related materials, etc. to creatively address existing or anticipated work problems.
• Execution - Produces on-time, high-quality work deliverables. Achieves individual and team metrics as applicable.
• Independent Judgment - Exhibits sound judgment in handling unexpected problems and frequent interruptions that require immediate action or attention.
• Time Management - Organizes one's own work activities and uses time management techniques to meet deadlines. Adheres to time management policies, such as scheduled breaks, clocking in and out procedures, notification required for paid time off, etc.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Manager-Information Services Operations

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.