Technical Support Specialist 1

Position : Technical Support Specialist 1 Location : San Antonio, TX Duration : 6 Months Contract Total Hours/week : 40.00 Description: Department Overview Client is one of the largest global medical device companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The client MMS Service and Support organization provides technical service and field support to client dispensing customers with a mission thats focused on knowing theres a patient at the center of everything we do so our pledge is to deliver exceptional service to our customers. Purpose The purpose of the Technical Support Specialist 1 (TSS-1) is to assist in resolving complex, time sensitive and high-risk issues, which include customer escalations, sites down, remote troubleshooting, and dispatching cases to field service technicians, within a timely and professional manner. Each TSS-1 is also expected to understand the Legacy and NextGen systems from server to station and any integrated connections to other client products. We strive to be the leader in support by building trusted partnerships, foster open communication, drive team and cross functional collaboration, and empower our TSS-1 to take calculated risks and continuously improve our culture, processes and service. Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities % of time Customer Service Support 50 Technical 40 Administrative/Other 10 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Customer Service Support Service Orientation, Initiative, & Quality Quickly addresses and provides support for inbound calls Demonstrates effective use of phone and email for communication channel Applies analysis and knowledge to maintain high levels of data quality and integrity Maintains an open, approachable manner, and treats others fairly and respectfully. Preserves others self-confidence and dignity, and shows regard for their opinions Provides to customers progress updates. Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met Adapts the content, tone, style, and form to suit the needs of the reader, the subject, and the purpose of the communication by use of clear and succinct information when documenting case notes. Uses plain talk to explain complex or technical concepts Accountable Sets and maintain a conscious balance of expectations and timelines Follows process checklists & collaboration process Organizing time effectively and utilizing self-management habits that lead to increased productivity Displays a positive attitude about the work to be done, co-workers, customers, management, and employer policies. Asks for and uses feedback to improve performance. Seeks and acquires new competencies, work methods, ideas, and information that will improve own efficiency and effectiveness on the job Adresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same Problem Solving / Decision Making Uses initiative and applied logic to be creative and pro-active in assessing and providing support to resolve new, recurring, and ongoing technical issues Accurately assesses priority level with limited coaching Demonstrates ability to efficiently solve issues both independently and by consulting with senior specialists and peers for next steps Remains open to many approaches to address needs or resolve issues. Seeks suggestions from other parties Technical Basic understanding of client products and how technical support and Field supports them in our customers' environments Understanding of how our products enhance and interact with hospital workflow Ability to identify issue-trends and uses available tools, resources, and team collaboration to troubleshoot customer issues Administrative/Other Adherence to work and call schedules Timely completion of any Company or Department required training. Performs other duties as assigned. Training Combination of in-classroom training and shadowing for 3-weeks, followed by on the job training Level 2 product certification training will be provided around the 6-9 month period, followed by a certification exam Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 2 years equivalent experience Experience: Microsoft SQL experience (1 years) CompTIA A or N preferred Ability to communicate technical solutions/recommendations to a non-technical audience Windows Server (2008) and Desktop Administration (Win7) Networking topology, terminology, commands IIS and Web Application Administration Group Policies Terminology and Administration Active Directory Administration VMWare Terminology and Administration Installing peripherals (Scanners, Printers) Application Installation and Troubleshooting Physical/Mental Requirements: Flexible in working hours that may include working weekends