IT Helpdesk Specialist-Intern

University of Maryland Medical System

IT Helpdesk Specialist-Intern

Columbia, MD
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    1. The primary objective for the Intern position is to gain an understanding and contribution to the support of IT end-users in a hospital environment. Participates in a full-range IT support department with high volumes and exposure to operational components including infrastructure, applications, processes and the overall impact IT Service Management has on patient care and the business of healthcare in a shared-services environment.
    2. Under direct supervision, provides IT customer service support, interacting with staff in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service as the highest priority responding to and resolving or escalating requests. May provide adjunct support to special projects, access control, compliance, configuration control, data analysis, reporting and other related IT Service Management tasks in a full-service ITIL department.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Provides a timely response to standard service requests. Provides first level problem analysis. Masters base knowledge of assigned applications, hardware and network to support clinical and business environments. Resolves or escalates service requests when necessary.
    • Uses Helpdesk Call Tracking application to log all service and update requests accurately and well detailed. Collects data from customers to aid problem determination/resolution of request. Provides on-going follow up to customers until resolution of issue.
    • Assists customers to identify and specify the nature of the request or problem. Troubleshoots standard issues and assists customers with various systems issues including AD, PC/Laptop/Mobile, printer, software, hardware, network connectivity and database problems over phone or remote support. Provides follow up support to customers.
    • Assists IT Tiered support teams by obtaining and providing appropriate information for escalated issues.
    • Assists with the preparation and distribution of Emergency Downtime Communications. Maintains distribution lists.

    Education and Experience

    • Participation in an intern experience from a college or university.
    • Interest or aptitude for IT Support and exploration of IT Operations in a major hospital setting.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Compensation

    • Pay Range: Flat Rate: $17
    • Other Compensation (if applicable):

    Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care