IT Support Specialist

Job Purpose

The IT Support Specialist I position is an onsite only role located in our Plano Office and is required to travel to other locations to provide support for physicians and staff. This is a non-exempt, hourly position which reports to the IT Support Manager. The IT Support Specialist I works directly with Texas Retina employees to provide technical support in-person and remotely via telephone, to clinical and business end-users to address issues with connectivity, telephony, software, hardware, and peripherals, in a timely and efficient manner.

The IT Support Specialist I will also provide advanced technical support to our staff which includes configuration and ongoing support for desktops, laptops, printers, desktop networking, telephony, and other related computing technologies.

Texas Retina Associates is Texas’ largest, most experienced ophthalmology practice focused specifically on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Our fellowshipped and specialty trained physicians care for the most complicated retina conditions such as ocular cancer and uveitis. This physician owned medical group provides services at 15 locations throughout the DFW metroplex, Waco, Wichita Falls and Lubbock.

Document and resolve support and service requests that come in through various channels (telephone, email, service desk tickets, Teams), in an efficient and professional manner.

Manage problems and requests through resolution, including escalations to appropriate technical resources and updating tickets, to ensure they are being properly and promptly addressed.

Perform advanced in person and remote troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve technical problems users experience with hardware, software, networking, and other computer related technologies.

Provide user access assistance, including creation and deletion of accounts upon on/offboarding.

Process requests for new hardware and software or escalate requests for approval as appropriate.

Maintain hardware inventory in tracking system.

Image and configure desktop and laptops for use on the network.

Provide routine maintenance of desktops and printers, including installation of patches and firmware as required.

Provide informal and formal end user technology training for end users.

Enforce IT hardware and software policies and procedures.

Maintain knowledge of and strictly follow IT Security policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum 3 years current technical support experience required, 5+ years’ experience desired.

Advanced technical knowledge of current protocols, desktop operating systems, and standards.

Advanced analytic skills and ability to convey complex facts.

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ or other technical certifications desired.

Previous experience working in the healthcare industry preferred.

Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.

Remain composed in a stressful environment and deal with frequent deadlines and multiple priorities.

Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company’s mission.

Follow instructions and use critical thinking skills to make decisions.

Work under minimum supervision and demonstrate strong initiative. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; make prompt and accurate judgments.

Must be articulate in English speech, writing and understanding.

Strong ability to listen, answer all questions as simply as possible and take action when needed to resolve issues.

Effective verbal interaction with physicians, patients and staff is required.

Must be comfortable in handling individual and group communications.

Address issues involving multiple variables in an organized manner within the scope of the position.

Strong analytical, planning, organizational,…