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00991 - DCR OPS Support, United States of America
Hybrid
Posting Date
06/26/20266600 France Ave SSte 660, Edina, Minnesota, 55435-1807, United States of AmericaAt DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work.
Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for our IT Services and Support Specialist with DaVita Clinical Research (DCR)
We are seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented individual who is passionate about supporting organizational productivity and enhancing teammate experience through effective technology solutions. The IT Services Specialist will serve as a key contributor to both strategic and operational objectives by delivering exceptional technical support and maintaining reliable IT operations across the organization.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical support requests; coordinating and executing teammate onboarding and offboarding activities; managing hardware inventory and asset documentation; and creating and maintaining internal software and systems documentation.
This role requires a well-rounded IT professional with strong technical expertise, outstanding communication skills, and a customer-first mindset. The ideal candidate must be comfortable providing support both in person and remotely, including troubleshooting desktop environments, network printers, scanners, peripheral devices, connectivity issues, and Wi-Fi performance.
Additional responsibilities include supporting annual equipment lifecycle refresh initiatives and escalating complex technical issues when necessary to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
This position is a hybrid position, and requires the teammate to be on-site 3 days per week at our office based in Edina, MN.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
40% - Break-Fix Support: Manage, track and troubleshoot the DCR IT Helpdesk queue to support DCR IT Teammates with issues concerning hardware and software systems (Desktop), peripherals (e.g. printers/scanners) and mobile communication devices (e.g. iPhones, iPads). Document details, troubleshooting, steps taken through resolution and root-cause analysis for DCR IT tickets and escalate appropriately where/when needed. Report on key helpdesk performance indicators and trends observed.
20% - On/Off Boarding: Manage and execute activities to support successful teammate transitions within the onboarding and off-boarding processes in DCR (e.g. imaging/deploying new desktops and laptops, mobile devices, account creations, application access, etc.).
15% - Initiative Support: Support departmental initiatives or projects such as office moves or additions, lifecycle refresh programs, new technology adoption, and IT best practice implementations.
10%- Continuous Learning: Remain knowledgeable with current and future technologies and provide strategic guidance with respect to changes to DCR’s existing product stack.
5% - Collaboration: Collaborate with and maintain highly productive, bi-directional relationships within DCR and DKC IT to resolve and find root cause of IT issues that impact DCR teammates.
5% - Documentation: Manage and control DCR Hardware Inventory, network, telecom and supporting Processes including proactive maintenance/support of IT equipment both for individual teammate use and facility use.
5% - Other Duties as Assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Associates Degree in IT Technology, Computer Science or related field is required. In lieu of Associates Degree, 3+ years of IT Industry experience to include help desk support or IT support is required
Minimum of 2 years experience hands on experience in a desktop support or helpdesk environment is strongly preferred
1-2 years of Clinical Trial or healthcare experience is strong preferred.
Experience providing technical support to remote and hybrid end users is required.
Knowledge and understanding of IT industry best practices and effective trouble shooting methodologies is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through is required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with business, IT and clinical operations stakeholders is required.
Experience in managing confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgement.
Experience with Microsoft 365 Desktop Application Support is strongly preferred.
DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is the research arm of DaVita. DCR innovates through retrospective outcomes research aimed at improving care and quality of life for people with kidney disease. DCR assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the design, recruitment and completion of clinical trials using its renal research site network. For 30 years we have helped 500+ clients with their development projects. DCR is based in Minneapolis, MN and operates in locations across the US.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
Flexible weekly work schedule: This will vary and is based on current business needs
December Industry wellness break (Week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $57,784.00 - $76,000.00 per year.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
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