Optum ยท 1 day ago
Senior Tech Support Specialist
Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Tech Support Specialist provides technical support to internal and external customers, focusing on incident management, service request fulfillment, and problem resolution.
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Responsibilities
Receive, troubleshoot, and respond to Help Desk requests via phone calls or chats in a 24/7 environment
Set up and maintain hardware and software, including computers, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, and projectors
Educate end-users on how to resolve various hardware and software problems
Assist staff with installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment, and software, complying with given standards and guidelines
Monitor stock levels of hardware and submit request for equipment when needed
Front Desk duties to include helping walk ins, recording receipts of computer equipment
Provide on-site technical support for video conference software and hardware
Evaluate applications and software patches for desktop applications to see if they will solve desktop issues
Maintain a working inventory of most used items for desktop support. Inventory and request items as needed to maintain effective amounts
Monitors telephone calls from users having problems using computer software and hardware or inquiring how to use specific software or hardware
Maintain Incident / Request logs and records
Make preliminary identification of problems encountered by network users to determine if they are due to equipment, network, or application errors. Escalate to appropriate personnel as needed to achieve resolution
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
2+ years of experience working in an IT field
6+ months of experience with Microsoft Office products to assist end users with technical assistance for hardware and software
Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following the submission of Defense Health Agency eQuip Form SF86
Ability and willingness to work overnight shift
United States citizenship is required for this position
Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred
Associate's Degree with 6+ months of experience in a desktop support environment is preferred
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
Funding
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