Tier 1 Help Desk IT Support

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as a frontline Tier 1 Help Desk IT Support, serving as an IT Generalist and Customer Service Expert. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and technical support to our clients, particularly office administrators, caregivers, and clinicians, while also contributing to various IT projects and supporting the development and maintenance of our technology infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both customer service and IT support, providing a solid foundation for career growth in the field.  

This role is on site in Nashville, Tennessee.

What you'll Do  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for end users seeking technical assistance via phone, email, instant messaging, or in-person interactions, providing prompt and effective customer support with a caring and empathetic approach.   

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, escalating complex problems to the appropriate teams when necessary.  

• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, software applications, and peripheral devices.  

• Effectively manage ticket queues and personal ticket backlog, prioritizing and resolving customer issues within agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs).  

• Proactively monitor and follow up on open tickets, ensuring timely updates to customers and driving issues to resolution.  

• Take ownership of assigned tickets, seeing them through from initiation to closure, and providing regular updates to customers on the status of their requests.  

• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, seek assistance, and contribute to a positive and efficient work environment.  

• Continuously improve personal productivity and efficiency by implementing effective time management strategies and utilizing available tools and resources.  

• Stay organized and maintain accurate documentation of ticket details, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions for future reference and knowledge sharing.  

• Strive for continuous professional development by seeking opportunities to enhance technical skills, customer service expertise, and healthcare industry knowledge.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and new application deployments.  

• Contribute to the development and documentation of IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices in the healthcare context.  

• Stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends in both IT and healthcare, actively pursuing opportunities to expand technical skills and knowledge.  

• Provide guidance and training to end-users on the effective use of technology solutions tailored to their specific needs, promoting self-help resources and best practices.  

• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and technical issues in our ticketing system, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference and knowledge sharing.  

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles, as well as support automation tools such as chatbots and predictive AI.  

• On-call rotation will be required.  

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks beyond those stated in this description.  

What We're Looking For

• A passion for technology  

• BS Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience  

• 1+ Years of experience providing technical support  

• Experience with a ticketing system such as Zendesk or ServiceNow  

• An understanding of Active Directory and M365   

• Excellent problem-solving skills  

• Willingness to learn new tech and advance your career   

• Good verbal and written communication skills  

• A strong work ethic, with a focus on delivering quality service and support 

Location: Onsite in Nashville, Tennessee

Compensation: $50, $65,000.00

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks beyond those stated in this description.

Why Join Us?

Another factor that sets us apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource – our people. We are dedicated to living out our culture as defined by our core values, "CAPLICO":

• Customer Second – We prioritize and support our team so they can deliver exceptional care.

• Accountability – Own your work and outcomes.

• Passion for Learning – Grow continuously with curiosity and a culture of learning.

• Love One Another – Build authentic, respectful, and trusting relationships.

• Intelligent Risk Taking – Innovate and challenge the status quo.

• Celebrate – Recognize the small wins, they add up

• Ownership – Be the CEO of your role.

Additional Benefits:

• True Work-Life balance – We believe in taking care of yourself before you take care of others

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)

• Paid time off, holiday pay, and professional development

• Your voice matters - Work with other passionate and high-achieving leaders who care deeply about patient outcomes and team success.

About Pennant Services

We support over 180 home health, hospice, senior living, and home care operations across 14 states. Our Service Center model empowers local leadership while providing centralized support for clinical, legal, HR, IT, and compliance services to ensure high-quality care.

Pennant Service Center

1675 E. Riverside Drive, #150

Eagle, ID 83616

#onsite

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available