About the Role
The Data Informatics Support Technician provides remote and on-site support to clinical staff for the electronic health record applications used by Housing Works. The technician primarily responds to requests submitted through the organization’s ticketing system and participates in a weekly rotation at clinic locations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting application, hardware, and software issues; testing equipment and system functionality; maintaining inventory records; and creating technical documentation, training materials, and support guides. The technician also collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to investigate and resolve identified issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day technical and functional support for EHR applications, including eClinicalWorks, eICare, AIRS, eSHARE, and other assigned systems.
- Respond to support requests involving system access, application errors, workflow questions, account permissions, and data discrepancies.
- Investigate reported issues, document findings, determine appropriate resolutions, and escalate complex problems to vendors or internal technical teams.
- Communicate system issues, outages, workarounds, maintenance activities, and resolutions clearly to affected users.
- Assist staff with navigating applications and following established system workflows.
- Track support requests through the organization’s ticketing system and maintain accurate documentation of actions taken.
- Provide on-site technical support and manage equipment inventory across multiple clinic locations.
- Create and maintain training materials, including guides, videos, procedures, and workflow documentation.
- Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, locations, and access settings across supported applications.
- Perform special projects assigned by the supervisor.
- Participate in advocacy efforts and direct actions addressing the interconnected crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, health informatics, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- CompTIA certification, such as A+, Network+, or Security+, is preferred.
- At least 2-3 years of experience providing application, technical, data, or help desk support, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.
- Ability to identify and analyze trends affecting clinical staff and supported applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize work based on urgency and organizational impact.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and comply with applicable privacy and security requirements.
- Ability to travel to clinic locations throughout the New York City area.
- Working knowledge of Windows based computers, iPads, remote management tools, hardware, software, and basic network troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting and training users in person and remotely.
- Clear verbal and written communication, tailored to different staff needs and levels of technical experience.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Commitment to a harm reduction approach when working with underserved populations.
- Travel to other Housing Works locations by public transportation several times per week.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer or participate in meetings for extended periods.
- Ability to transport and set up standard computer equipment at clinic locations.
Location
- New York City area
Work Type
- Remote
- On-site
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $70,000 yearly
Benefits
- Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from.
- Housing Works covers most of the healthcare plan cost.
- Staff begins accruing PTO immediately.
- Up to 30 days of PTO earned in the first year.
- Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
About the Company
- Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy.
- Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program.
- Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs.
- A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho.
- Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Equal Opportunity
- Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
- Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
