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Senior Service Desk Analyst

Job Summary:

Senior member of the Help Desk analyst team. Experienced first point of contact for Penn Medicine in providing front-line diagnosis and support for all Information Services problems and/or requests for service. Processes customer requests via phone, Intranet and e-mail with appropriate customer interaction skills. Follows documented procedures and processes, recommends modifications when appropriate. Quickly and correctly determines the best resolution workflow from scripts in the Help Desk knowledge management system. Based on the script selected, executes key phases of resolution workflow including problem receipt, triage, resolution and closure (when possible), and problem referral to the designated resolver group. Follows established guidelines for escalating or referring issues to other analysts, resolver groups and/or management. Provides thorough documentation of all reported issues within the Help Desk tracking system. Demonstrates proven customer satisfaction skills with prompt action and professional customer communication. Provides assistance to all members of the Help Desk team. Leads special projects as assigned by management.

Responsibilities:

• Continually seeks training and knowledge. Stays abreast of the continually changing Penn Medicine IS environment. Is self-motivated in managing own course of training.

• Provides assistance and education to other members of the Help Desk team.

• Actively works on help desk requests for service that are submitted by end users via phone calls, electronic interfaces (e.g. web form, Epic integration, etc.), and email.

• Demonstrates patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Can make decisions under pressure.

• Asks end users appropriate questions to establish a clear understanding of the service request. Ensures that the end users request is accurately documented in Remedy.

• Displays good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates strong listening skills. Has the ability to translate complex technical details into simple, clear terms that are easy for end users to understand.

• Works cooperatively with end users, co-workers, and tier 2 resolvers to isolate, identify, escalate, transition and resolve end user requests for service.

• Can prioritize urgency of calls and actions as documented in knowledge management scripts.

• Effectively transitions problems to tier 2 resolvers as documented in knowledge management scripts.

• Adheres to documented management escalation procedures.

• Is able to quickly recognize when to request assistance from another help desk resource in order to provide a timely understanding of the end user service request.

• Performs other duties as assigned/required by management.

• Meets service levels for service request handling rates, average talk time, first call resolution rates and average speed of answer as documented by Help Desk standards.

• Adheres to talk time standards in high call-volume situations.

• Makes recommendations to improve Help Desk processes. Works with management to document process improvements.

• Works with Tier 2 resolvers to reduce end user reliance on the Help Desk through end user self-service and identifying technical solutions that eliminate repeating end user issues.

• Participates in CORP IS meetings and task forces as a senior member of the Help Desk.

Certifications/ Credentials:

• IS industry technical certification, IS Trade or Technical program completion (Preferred)

• Technical certifications such as MCSE, ITIL Foundation, etc. (Preferred)

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (Required)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is (Preferred)

• 4+ years of experience in IS Help Desk environment, preferably in health care (Required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer software technical aptitudes

• Experience with Microsoft applications (e.g. MS Office, Active Directory, Outlook, etc.)

• Demonstrated positive experience working with end users

• Demonstrated ITIL process skills required; preferably in a healthcare provider environment

• Proven understanding of UPHS processes, applications and IS Subject Matter Experts preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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