IT Technical Support Specialist
Sentara HealthAbout the role
City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Overview
Sentara Healthcare is seeking an IT Technical Support Specialist to join our IT support team.
This is a hybrid position with the potential for remote work, open to candidates residing in Sentara-approved telework states (listed below).
The standard shift is 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, 4 days a week (10-hour shifts)
This role will be primarily call center-based, providing first-level technical support for hardware, software, and network-related issues through inbound and outbound calls, with a heavy focus on inbound volume.
The Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical problems, documenting support activity, escalating complex issues, and providing user-friendly guidance to non-technical users. In addition, they will assist with system maintenance, including software updates and patching, while monitoring performance and identifying potential risks.
The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service mindset, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced support environment.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Certification/Licensure
No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
Experience providing technical support in a call center environment
Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and basic networking issues
Ability to clearly explain technical solutions to non-technical users
Proficiency in documenting tickets and escalating issues when needed
Customer-focused with the ability to handle high-volume inbound calls
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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$22.39 - $37.32. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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