Assistant Help Desk Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-24
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IT/Tech
HelpDesk/Support
Assistant Help Desk Specialist
Works under the supervision of the Help Desk Manager. The Assistant Help Desk Specialist's primary job function is to perform, in order, all I.S. activities based upon operating instructions. Assist the Help Desk Manager in other tasks. This position may work on any of the three shifts as staffing requires. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Associate Degree in IT - specific curriculum preferred
• Bachelor Degree with IT - specific curriculum preferred or, Associate Degree with Software Development Certification preferred
Licensure:
• None
Experience:
• Three years of IT Help Desk experience preferred or, three years software development preferred
Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations:
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Performs IS operational procedures
2. Uses good interpersonal, verbal and written skills when dealing with customers.
3. Monitors program display screens as directed.
4. Verifies that reports for various users are complete before releasing them from the I.S. department.
5. Maintains all documentation on each shift.
6. Assists helpdesk clients with questions concerning software and hardware.
7. Enters and updates asset information as necessary.
8. Follows established procedures to assist customers with desktop, laptop, terminal, printers, and scanner issues.
9. Prioritizes incoming calls and escalates to appropriate level as necessary.
10. Utilizes call tracking software to record and resolve customer issues.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You
At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
- Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
- Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
- Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
- Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
- Life insurance and disability coverage*
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
- Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
- And many other benefit offerings!
* Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees
Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
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