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Clinical Health-IT Support Specialist-Intermediate (On-Site)
San Antonio
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This mission-critical role will under general supervision, provides software and hardware troubleshooting activities for the UT Health clinical practice enterprise. Jobs in this family are responsible for tier one and some tier two support and initial troubleshooting of the UT Health clinical practice's software, hardware, service requests, triage and escalation of issues to the appropriate application teams, assists with application management of UT Health IT Helpdesk software systems used in the UT Health Physicians enterprise, and monitoring/updating the UT Health clinical practice's ticketing system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Computer Skills: Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and both PC and MAC software, hardware, operating systems and network environments.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and follow complex instructions, and to analyze and diagnose problems with computer workstations in a networked environment.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak and interact with all levels of computer users.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Attention to Detail: The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, pay attention to details and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professionalism in delegating assignments and follow-up on project completion and accuracy.
- Ability to follow and provide complex instructions as well as to analyze and diagnose problems within the network environment.
Job Duties:
- Troubleshoots tier one and some tier two computer workstation and clinical practice software issues. Recommends solutions and alternatives to the clinical enterprise; may contact vendors and other local or remote experts for assistance with more difficult problems.
- Provides tier one and some tier two technical consulting and troubleshooting to the clinical enterprise for clinical practice software applications, hardware-related problems, and network problems.
- Research the root cause of issues relating to the clinical information systems to include standard workflow issues, work queues and training deficiencies; may contact clinical application teams for assistance with more difficult problems.
- Perform desktop hardware repair for PC computer equipment, peripherals, and printers.
- Acts as in-house consultant for researching alternate approaches to clinical practice software and hardware issues when standardized approaches cannot be applied.
- Consults with more senior team members to determine information systems needs and recommend solutions.
- Maintains professional growth and development and keep abreast of latest trends in area of expertise.
- Assists with on-site training of Health Physicians clinical practice software and hardware.
- Assists with application management of UT Health IT Helpdesk software systems such as Microsoft System Center, Microsoft OS version management, SSO software applications, EPIC Workstation Management and other business software used in the UT Health Physicians enterprise.
- Provide support for affiliated hospital systems.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
Associate degree in a computer science, business, medical or related field is required.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience is required.
Experience in an information technology or business environment may be substituted for education.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Computer Industry certification such as Microsoft (MCP), CompTIA (A ), Cisco (CCNA) required.
Computer and software support in a clinical environment preferred.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
