Help Desk Analyst I (External Support)

About the role

The Help Desk Analyst I is responsible for receiving all telephone or automated requests for IT assistance, ensuring that the request or problem is accurately recorded and fulfilled within established timeframes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CT or 9:00am-6:00pm CT

Location: Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions (when indicated), providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact

• Handles basic technical problems via the telephone and resolves first line customer issues.
• Logs and manages calls while utilizing the correct procedures.
• Handles specialized functions including fulfillment and special projects.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals of any requests that cannot be immediately resolved.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires an AA/AS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and minimum 1 year experience with personal computers, computer networking, telecommunications or configuration management troubleshooting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• 2 years of customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and use of SD tools strongly preferred.
• Technical knowledge of personal computer hardware and software, networking; telecommunications, applications, and/or configuration management strongly preferred.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

Job Family: IFT > IT Infrastructure & Support

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Note

Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words - the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.