Desktop Support Technician II (LHI) - La Crosse, WI or Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

At--Optum, the mission is clear: Help people live heathier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. LHI--is one of 4 businesses under--OptumServe.--OptumServe--provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well - being of Americans. By joining--OptumServe--you are part of the family of companies that make--UnitedHealth Group--a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system. LHI--was founded in 1999 and acquired by--Optum--in 2011,--LHI--specializes in creating and managing health care programs through on - location services, patient - specific in - clinic appointments, telehealth assessments, or any combination based on customer need.--LHI's customizable solutions serve the diverse needs of commercial customers, as well as federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services. There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Ready for a new path? Start doing--your life's best work.(sm) Positions in this function provide technical support to the enterprise. This function includes employees working on incident management response and restoration; determination of issue priority, provisioning, and service request fulfillment; installations, upgrades, and releases / deployments; and problem management analysis and resolution. It also includes data center construction, operations, and maintenance employees. Please Note:--In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to obtain an SF86 Position of Trust which is only available to U.S. Citizens. Our Facilities Security Officer will initiate this process post-offer acceptance. Failure to obtain this will result in termination from this role.-- Working Schedule:--This is a full-time position that supports 24--7 coverage; the work schedule will be 1st or 2nd shift and include at least one weekend day per week.-- You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. or work onsite in La Crosse, WI, as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive, troubleshoot and respond to routine and non - routine Help Desk requests via phone calls or e - mails in a 24 / 7 environment
• Set up and maintain hardware and software including computers, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, and projectors
• Educate end - users on how to resolve various hardware and software problems
• Act as front - end support for all incoming technical issues, and gather accurate data related to the incidents reported by end users. Test the given information for validity and accuracy Escalate complex issues and non - IT related problems to the appropriate department
• Educate end - users on how to resolve various hardware and software problems
• Act as escalation point for incoming issues and problem resolution. Escalate issues as necessary to appropriate parties for resolution
• Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines
• Project support for departmental initiatives resulting in streamlined processes and productivity improvements 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:
  • Associate's Degree (or higher) in IT, CIS, Networking or other related field OR HS Diploma / GED (or higher) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience and / or applicable military experience
  • 2+ years' experience in a desktop support environment
  • Intermediate knowledge of an enterprise environment, (domain, vlans, network infrastructure, utilization of web portals, Service Desk systems, Hardware Inventory, VPN, etc.)
  • Previous experience with a ticketing system and working with FOG imaging software
  • Experience / working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to assist end - users with technical assistance for hardware and software
  • Ability to provide on - call phone support at night and on weekends within a rotation schedule
  • Ability and willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift hours--and at least one weekend day per week--
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% to various LHI locations across the U.S. to provide technical support as needed
  • Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following submission of Defense Health Agency eQuip Form SF86
  • If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas, In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with performing quality assurance checks on clone images
    • Experience analyzing work tasks and demand and/or identifying solutions for trends and issues identified Soft Skills:
      • Must be comfortable representing and communicating with internal and external customers as a liaison for the HelpDesk team; strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
      • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of personnel and management and be able to effectively perform assigned duties in a team - oriented environment
      • Demonstrated ability to complete project work according to established timelines and deadlines and work with minimum supervision
      • Proven ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks and prioritize workload in a fast - paced environment
      • Proven ability to adhere to procedures and maintain accurate detailed records including attendance and inventorying
      • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of personnel and management and be able to effectively perform assigned duties in a team oriented environment
      • Ability to understand complex business processes that cross multiple operational units
      • Demonstrated ability to complete project work according to established timelines and deadlines and work with minimum supervision
      • Must have strong troubleshooting skills and a demonstrated commitment to solving user problems-- UnitedHealth Group is an essential business. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non-clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy-- Colorado Residents Only: The--hourly range for Colorado residents is $20.77 to $36.88. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Keywords: UnitedHealth Group, LHI, desktop support technician, La Crosse, WI, Wisconsin,--work at home, work from home, WAH, WFH, remote, telecommute, hiring immediately, RPO If you want to use your abilities to help us challenge the status quo and achieve on our ambitious mission, this is the right place for you. We are creating and delivering quality health care solutions that deeply impact the health care system. And this means opportunities for people like you to grow and innovate with us. At UnitedHealth Group we work with the largest collection of health related data. It's an opportunity and challenge on an enormous scale using SAS, R/Python, Hadoop, MapReduce and every emerging platform that makes sense for a team that makes the big--- At UnitedHealth Group, the technology and innovation we invent is in service of a future where health care serves everyone more fairly, productively and consistently. We put a series of questions to Pat Keran, Senior Director at Optum, to explain wha--- UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-800-561-0861 and press or say 1 for Applicant to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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