Position Description
Base pay is influenced by several factors including a candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and anticipated contributions to meet the needs of the business, along with internal pay equity and external market driven rates. The salary range displayed has not been adjusted for geographical location. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Capital Blue Cross at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. Capital Blue Cross offers a comprehensive benefits packaging including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, a Retirement Plan, generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off, an Incentive Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it’s why our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”
Provides technical support to the Plan's end user community in the use of available Desktop Services (DS) products, client/server software, application/system upgrades, web-based solutions, cloud-based systems/platforms, Operation Systems, and ITIL systems. Provides the following support services: assistance in product use, problem resolution, installation of hardware and software, Moves, Adds, Changes (MACs), interface with vendors when necessary. Provide remote or on-site support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, telephones, printers, Audio/Video, asset management systems, tablet devices, and software applications, as required. Provide first and second level technical support to all areas within CBC and its Subsidiaries. Maintain consistent quality and conform to written standards in all manner of work. Ability to learn new skills and technologies as the business needs require. Ability to operate ITIL based processes and workflows.
Responsibilities And Qualifications
- Configures, installs, moves and maintains DS hardware and software products (i.e., databases, spreadsheets, project management, word processing, desktop publishing, operating systems, E-mail, desktops, laptops, virtual devices, mobile devices, phones, and printers, etc.).@@Maintenance of computer and computer-related systems. Imaging, Deploying, and Troubleshooting, and Updating systems all to department and company standards.@@Asset Management - prevent loss/shrinkage of hardware, data, and software assets. Conform to standards and assist with all methods and procedures to assist with asset management.@@Provides technical support to end users in use of available DS products and assists in problem resolution. Interfaces with vendors when necessary.@@Assisting office and retail workers with the operation of their computer systems and software applications.@@Testing of computers, hardware and software ensuring that systems are functioning properly.@@Physical setup of computer and software systems for various applications and programs.@@Maintain consistent quality of all devices based on written standards.@@Maintaining other computer peripheral devices.@@Develop and Maintain Automation of Processes and Procedures on all platforms and systems with purpose of minimizing or eliminating manual tasks.@@Reporting/Monitoring - consistently reviewing and seeking information to allow for dashboarding, reporting, and analytics of relevant data to assist with department functions, tasks, and responsibilities.
- Maintains knowledge of technology through research and attendance at vendor seminars, professional associations, external training, and user group meetings.
- Training staff and familiarizing them on how to use computer hardware and software systems.
- Carrying out other duties as may be requested by management and/or peers delegated Project-level and/or Administrative-level responsibilities.
- Coordination of computer maintenance with other Information Technology professionals.
Knowledge
- Technical understanding and two years’ work experience in the use of various desktop software applications (i.e., Windows 10 and higher, Microsoft Office Suite of Products, Crystal Reports, Sophos, ServiceNow, Oracle, Sybase, Virtual Systems, MS System Center, cloud-based systems, etc) along with any Desktop and/or Mobile hardware platforms deployed and maintained by the company, along with subsidiaries.
- Reporting and BI Knowledge - ability to gather data, analyze, and report data relevant to supporting Desktop Services.
- Scripting / Automation - ability to create scripts/code to automate tasks and functions.
- Familiar with the CBC business environment and organizational functions in order to effectively support end user requirements.
- Technical understanding and two years’ work experience in the use of various desktop software applications (i.e., Windows 10 and higher, Microsoft Office Suite of Products, Crystal Reports, Sophos, ServiceNow, Oracle, Sybase, Virtual Systems, MS System Center, cloud-based systems, etc) along with any Desktop and/or Mobile hardware platforms deployed and maintained by the company, along with subsidiaries.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with all levels of internal/external personnel in order to respond to customer problems and present technical concepts to audiences of all levels.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills in a desktop support environment to accurately and efficiently identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and respond to complex problems while supporting customers.
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to be flexible and react appropriately to changing job assignments, work hours, work environments and work locations.
- Consistently demonstrates a positive, supportive, and constructive attitude with both internal and external customers/peers in order to provide 2nd level technical support in the use of desktop support products.
Experience
- A minimum of two years’ work experience in a desktop computing support environment.
Education And Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or two years post high school education, or a combination of work experience and education.
Work Environment
- Ability to work a rotating, flexible work schedule. Scheduled hours anytime between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Occasional work on weekends and evenings. Periodically required to provide 24-hour on-call support to end-users.
Physical Demands
- Light work involving significant periods of standing, walking, talking, hearing, bending, kneeling, grasping, reaching, keying and sitting. Involves lifting 20 - 70 lbs. to lift and assemble computer hardware. Work requires visual acuity to perform close inspection of written and computer-generated documents as well as a PC monitor. Working environment includes typical office conditions.
About Us
We recognize that work is a part of life, not separate from it, and foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized. At Capital you will work alongside a diverse and caring team of supportive colleagues, and be encouraged to volunteer in your community. We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career.
And by doing your best, you’ll help us live our mission of improving the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.
Capital Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
