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The Deskside Support Specialist performs hardware and desktop applications support and repairs for user departments across the Clinic. Also works in concert with other IT staff to resolve hardware, software, and communication problems. Furthermore, assists in resolving IT problems for day-to-day users over the phone. Works with departments for specialty hardware needs/set-ups. Manages services related to IT.

Location: 444 NW Elks Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330 (Aumann Building)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (start and end times may be slightly flexible)

Role Type: Full-time onsite with up to 30% local travel

Primary Responsibilities: Deskside Support, 60% of position

Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Handbook. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within

Act as an integral member of the Information Technology team to assure common effort toward the achievement of the departmental and organizational mission and vision

Evaluate workplace environments for selection of personal computer hardware and desktop software according to clinic guidelines. Provide installation and testing of the approved equipment/software. Consult with end users to identify needs and concerns. Provide troubleshooting for desktop computer hardware. Evaluate and resolve desktop system problems as assigned by the help desk, manage, and utilize PC standard image system for clinic PC inventory

Participate in on-call activities in rotation with teammates. Ensure availability and response times while on call. On call activities are for both the IT Support team and the EHR team

Work in tandem with team members to assist users in working remotely

Serve as the primary coordinator for management of the clinic’s application and technical support systems

Working independently and with minimal supervision, assist users and staff over the phone and in person to help solve their hardware and software problems

Remain current with software and hardware applications used by the Corvallis Clinic

Participate in regularly scheduled departmental training and review sessions. Participate in presentations as requested

Communicate with vendors to support and solve issues outside of the standard IT influence.

Assist in evaluation of all applicable software and hardware upgrades, releases or enhancements as requested and report findings and recommendations

Monitor and evaluate all existing PC system configurations and recommend upgrades when productivity could be enhanced by conversion

Secondary Responsibilities: Helpdesk Support, Engineering, Lab Systems Support, Hardware Management/Provisioning and User Phone Profiles, 20% of position

Monitor and manage the work queue on behalf of the Information Technology Services Department in cooperation with the Information Technology Manager

Assist with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk support calls, elevate any Tier 3+ Helpdesk support calls as needed

Assist with Tier 1 EHR helpdesk support calls, elevate any Tier 2+ EHR helpdesk support calls

Tertiary Responsibilities: Miscellaneous Projects, 20% of position

Support department specific software and/or hardware and assist with management and deployment

Set up stations for temporary technology use, such as seasonal clinics

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

One of the following:

5+ years of IT service experience in a business environment and CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification

Associate’s degree with 2+ years of IT service experience in a business environment and CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification

Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of IT service experience in a business environment and CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of Active Directory, hardware, operating systems, client software, and client-side networking

Knowledge in installing and supporting Microsoft Office products

General understanding of Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp

Imaging PC hardware and deployment knowledge

Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

Good team player with strong customer service skills and able to adjust to a flexible work schedule

Critical thinking skills to interpret customers’ needs and present out of the box solutions

Willingness to learn/processes new information of which to put into practice

Patience and curiosity to hunt down troublesome errors and work with team members to find the root of the issue

Ability to work with customers in distress and provide a pathway to success

Perks and Benefits:

Work-life balance is a top priority at The Corvallis Clinic

7 holidays + 2 floating holidays = 9 Paid Holidays! Early release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Generous Personal Leave Accrual

Benefits: Medical w/ HSA or HRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Acct (FSA)

Employer contribution to HSA and HRA (when enrolled in Medical Plan)

Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life/ADD, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits (Vision, Life Insurance and ADD, Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Shield)

Retirement - 401k eligible and auto enrolled after 90 days, 100% vested from day 1, with discretionary clinic match after 1 year (w/hours requirement) and discretionary Profit Share after 2 years (w/hours requirement)

Pay on Demand (up to 2x per month)

Casual Fridays (with clinic approved attire)

Year-round employee engagement events and festivities

Team centered culture, delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and a commitment to service

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