Helpdesk Associate

NTT DATA's Client is seeking a Help desk Associate to join their team. This position will have the opportunity to work from home / remotely in Halifax. This position will be a part of our Provider Clinical Service Desk, as an agent primarily handling inbound customer calls. This is a call center environment in which we support our customers 24x7x365.

All candidates will have to be shift flexible. Shift work is required including nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Account specific training is conducted during day shift hours, regardless of assigned shift.
Respond to incoming service desk calls from healthcare customers regarding the clinical aspects of various clinical applications such as Epic, Cerner, McKesson and Meditech. Incidents may include, but are not limited to workflow issues, application errors, user access, and functionality.

Job Duties:

• Track and document the appropriate comments, and close or escalate the incident tickets and related issues in a timely manner
• Responsible for driving resolution of incidents on a 24/7 desk
• Read text on computer screens for the duration of the shift
• Remain at designated workspace and in the phone queue for an 8 to10-hour period with scheduled breaks
• Ensure a quiet, private workspace with high speed, wired internet
• Travel up to 10% of the time, if required
• Lift up to 25 lbs. if needed for equipment setup
• Have a working cell phone for manager communication and Two-Factor Authentication

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of service desk / helpdesk experience or equivalent combination of education and technical troubleshooting experience (i.e., 2 years of work experience and 2 years of technical education)
• Minimum of 1 year of technical troubleshooting experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a call center environment
• Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with clinicians and colleagues
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong listening capabilities to fully understand caller's needs / requests
• Exceptional ability to work optimally in a fast-paced environment

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About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.