Senior Corporate Support Associate
Athenahealth
Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Corporate Support Associate who will specialize in Executive Technology Support. This person will monitor, track, resolve, and report on technical issues submitted by our Executive Leadership Team and their support staff. This role is primarily on site based on Executive attendance. The candidate must have expertise using and supporting Apple Products and Operating Systems. Outside of Executive Support, the candidate will be responsible for handling complex issues from company employees and working with the other technology teams to solve systemic issues.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Support Associate is responsible for identifying, researching and resolving complex technical problems. He/she works on the front line for all customer service-related technology questions and coordinates within the Corporate Support team and across the organization to ensure quality resolution in a timely manner. He/she will provide advanced technical assistance to end users and will document, track, and monitor problems to enhance athena employees’ technology experience. He/she will work on technical projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders. The Corporate Support Associate will report directly to the Corporate Support Manager.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
70 % [Primary Function]
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Executive Support
Serve as the Primary technician assigned to athena’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and their Executive Assistants (EA’s) for white-glove incident resolution and request fulfillment
Provide Meeting Support for all meetings where Executive Leadership members are a primary stakeholder, including Departmental All Hands, Board Meetings and Company Meetings
Implement Proactive measures to ensure optimal computer performance including software and hardware upgrades
Report Executive technical issue summaries to athenaIT leadership
Job responsibilities are performed in office whenever executive leadership is on site
Escalate issues as necessary to other IT teams and serve as a liaison between these teams and the executives.
Travel with ELT may be required
Assistance may be needed outside of business hours for urgent issues.
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General Support
Assist in integrating new employees into the technology environment through onboarding timeframe;
Collaborate with employees across athena geographies throughout their tenure to make sure they have the tools and knowledge to be successful;
Assist in training new employees;
Share knowledge with colleagues and end users;
Create and maintain documentation for self-service and team knowledge base of team and share lessons with colleagues;
Take ownership of high-profile, complex issues
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Provide exceptional customer service to all end users
Consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service to all end users;
Act as a role model within the team by demonstrating flawless customer service etiquette;
Serve as a liaison between staff and technology to resolve issues and achieve desired results
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Enhance and support athena’s service offerings and technologies
Assist team in the resolution of corporate support helpdesk tickets within established Service Level Agreement timeframes;
Act as an escalation point for the Corporate Support Analysts for complex issues;
Guide the Corporate Support Analysts through the resolution of complex issues;
Own the life cycle of a help desk ticket from initial submission through resolution or escalation as appropriate;
Proactively identify systemic issues and triage to the appropriate internal teams;
In instances of escalated tickets, collaborate with internal technology teams to ensure timely resolution;
30%
Assist in overseeing of vendor relations and technologies;
Maintain equipment inventory;
Identify opportunities for training and documentation and collaborate with senior team members on delivery;
Rotate responsibility of queue management, ensuring that all tickets in the help desk queue are being addressed appropriately and timely;
Improve efficiencies in day to day tasks
Act as an example to the Corporate Support Analysts by teaching and role modeling the proper ticket work, customer service, and prioritization
Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Support Manager
Education, Experience, & Skills Required:
Experience providing IT support to executives and senior leadership
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technological solutions to colleagues with a wide range of computer knowledgeStrong ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks and long-term projects accurately and efficiently;
Expertise supporting Apple products including iOS and macOS in an enterprise environment;
5+ years of professional experience within service desk role;
Understanding of network and infrastructure technologies;
Proven track record of timely and accurate ticket work and documentation;
Excellent customer service;
Sustained history of proper ticket management including proper response times, ticket documentation, and successful resolution;
Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently through a heavy workload of varying ticket types;
Expertise with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Applications;
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing conferencing and audio visual technologies;
Experience with public speaking in front of medium-sized groups for training purposes
About athenahealth
Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers