What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Technical Specialist - SSO Information Technology position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
- Provides support for USA Health's devices, networks, applications, security and other equipment;
- Works as a team member on IT projects;
- Installs application software;
- Assists in software/hardware problem identification and resolution and provides end user training;
- Participates in IT project planning by recommending technical solutions, process changes, and training needs;
- Works with IT vendors to ensure effective use of applications, products and support;
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation to meet project reporting requirements;
- Escalates unresolved issues to next level of support or supervisor;
- Tracks, routes and redirects problems to correct resources;
- Follows-up with end users to ensure issues or projects are resolved;
- Maintains knowledge of USA Health applications and devices;
- Seeks educational opportunities in Electronic Health Records, IT Security, Microsoft products, and Dell Products;
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama with an IT focus and 1 year IT experience. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field will substitute for the required experience. and IT experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Records such as Cerner and Athena Health is preferred. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records such as Cerner and Athena Health is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.