Helpdesk Specialist I

Job#: 3044499
Job Description:
Helpdesk Specialist I
Location: San Antonio, Texas (Onsite)
Role Overview
This position is responsible for providing first-level Service Desk support services to users of Military Health Systems. The role requires familiarity with the supported applications within the environment, as well as hardware and software technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support of all inbound calls, generating an Incident for all new issues.
• Accurately log, ticket, and track all incidents.
• Provide accurate, timely, and professional resolution on all supported issues.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough follow-up on all Incidents.
• Quickly identify and escalate high-priority issues.
• Accurately triage, assign, and escalate tickets per current processes and standards.
• Efficiently and accurately resolve all assigned Incidents.
• Identify and document Incident resolution and support knowledge.
• Maintain dependable attendance and schedule adherence.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma with 4 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills that facilitate expedient problem-solving.
• Capability to support and maintain proficiency for a wide range of services.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical matters to a non-technical audience.
• Strong customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Service Desk support methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Military Health Systems is preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL (certification preferred).
• HDI certification preferred.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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