IT Help Desk Specialist

Job Description

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare IT Help Desk Specialist to support clinical and administrative staff with day-to-day technology needs. This role focuses on providing high-quality technical support for electronic medical systems, user accounts, and core applications in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer inbound help desk calls, tickets, and emails from internal users (clinical and non-clinical).
  

• Provide first-level support for common issues including:
  

  • Password resets and account lockouts
    

  • EMR/EHR and healthcare application access issues
    

  • VPN, email, and basic connectivity problems
    

• Troubleshoot software and basic hardware issues following documented procedures and knowledge base articles.
  

• Properly document all incidents, actions taken, and resolutions in the ticketing system.
  

• Escalate complex issues to higher-level support or application teams as needed.
  

• Deliver outstanding customer service to users of all technical skill levels and backgrounds.
  

• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive patient and organizational data in accordance with HIPAA and security policies.
  

• Support increased call volumes during peak periods and special projects.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in IT or related field preferred.
  

• MediClear Certification (or equivalent HIPAA certificate) required.
  

• 1+ year of IT help desk, service desk, or technical support experience preferred.
  

• Experience supporting users in a healthcare or clinical environment strongly preferred (EMR/EHR, clinical apps, etc.).
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a clear, customer-first mindset.
  

Requirements
Assistant