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Overview
Sentara Healthcare is seeking an IT Technical Support Specialist to join our IT IT help desk 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 EST , 4 days a week (10-hour shifts)
This role will be primarily call center-based, providing remote 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
analyze system performance and proactively identify any potential issues.
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
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Experience providing technical support in a call center environment
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Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and basic networking issues
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Ability to clearly explain technical solutions to non-technical users
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Proficiency in documenting tickets, solving complex issues and escalating issues when needed
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Customer-focused with the ability to handle high-volume inbound calls




Sentara 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.