IT Support Specialist

Vitalsearchgroup

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
1st Level Support, Business Solutions, Call Volume, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Email Technology, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Help Desk, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Base, Medical Office, Medical Record System, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Patient Confidentiality, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Software Administration, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, User Account Administration, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago

We are seeking an IT Support Specialist to provide day-to-day technical support to clinical and administrative staff. This role supports internal users with account access, healthcare applications, EMR/EHR systems, email, VPN, connectivity, and basic hardware/software issues in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, basic IT troubleshooting experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with users of all technical skill levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to inbound help desk calls, tickets, and emails from clinical and administrative staff
  • Provide first-level technical support for common IT issues, including:
    • Password resets and account lockouts
    • EMR/EHR and healthcare application access issues
    • VPN, email, and basic connectivity problems
    • Software and basic hardware troubleshooting
  • Follow documented procedures, knowledge base articles, and internal support workflows
  • Accurately document incidents, troubleshooting steps, actions taken, and resolutions in the ticketing system
  • Escalate complex technical issues to higher-level support, application teams, or IT leadership as needed
  • Deliver professional, patient, and customer-focused support to users of all technical skill levels
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and protect patient, employee, and organizational data in accordance with HIPAA and company policies
  • Support increased ticket or call volume during peak periods, system updates, and special projects
  • Assist with basic user account setup, access changes, and application support as needed

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Active HIPAA compliance credential / training required
  • 1+ year of IT help desk, service desk, technical support, or related experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of Windows, email, user accounts, passwords, VPN, and common business applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer-first mindset with the ability to remain calm, professional, and helpful under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document support activity
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience supporting users in a healthcare, clinical, medical office, or regulated environment
  • Experience with EMR/EHR systems, healthcare applications, or clinical software
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems, remote support tools, and IT documentation processes

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, service-oriented IT professional who enjoys helping users solve problems. This person should be comfortable supporting both clinical and non-clinical staff, documenting issues clearly, and working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where privacy, accuracy, and responsiveness are important.

About the Company

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