Medical Operations Assistant

Nebraska Humane•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Operations Assistant is an integral member of the Animal Medical Department at the Nebraska Humane Society. This employee will provide high-volume front-line support for the shelter’s medical operations, with a strong focus on data accuracy, adopter follow-up, phone-based client support, and adherence to established procedures. This role will support the medical team by managing documentation, answering inquiries, routing communication, and completing extensive data entry both at the computer and within the facility. This position is procedure driven, detail oriented, and essential to ensuring accurate medical records and smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Strong verbal, written, and non‑verbal communication; able to listen actively, convey information accurately, and use body language and tone to reassure clients in stressful situations.
Recognize signs of distress and respond with patience, calm demeanor, and supportive presence to foster trust.
Positive, collaborative attitude; able to give and receive feedback respectfully while maintaining ethical standards, maturity, and professional appearance.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and scheduling systems; detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Safely and humanely handle cats and dogs; demonstrate compassion and concern for animal welfare.
Minimum one year in customer service or client support; veterinary, medical, or shelter experience preferred.
Adhere to state and federal veterinary laws; valid driver’s license with acceptable record and proof of insurance.
Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations, including illness, injury and humane euthanasia of pets.
Bilingual: Espanol preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide empathetic, non‑judgmental service to pet owners, respecting diverse backgrounds, financial circumstances, and lifestyles.
Communicate with adopters and clients in person, by phone, and via email with professionalism and consistency.
Answer a high volume of incoming phone calls daily; respond to general medical inquiries and route questions to the appropriate department or staff member.
Provide accurate information regarding shelter medical services, policies, and post-adoption procedures.
Schedule a limited number of post-adoption rechecks and procedures (generally 10-12 animals per week) for the Animal Medical Department.
Confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments related to shelter medical follow-ups.
Follow established scheduling protocols and escalate conflicts as needed.
Collect adopter paperwork including consent forms and medical histories; ensure completeness and accuracy.
Perform heavy data entry within practice management and shelter software systems.
Gather required information by physically moving throughout the facility to locate medical records or animal data for entry.
Perform medical record data entry both while physically pushing a computer cart through the facility and while sitting at a desk.
Scan, upload, and archive documentation according to retention standards.
Serve as a point of contact between adopters and the medical team for follow-up care and appointment details.
Relay medical instructions and approved information accurately, without deviation from provided protocols.
Document adopter and owner communication in accordance with legal requirements and veterinary medical best practices.
Prepare discharge instructions, consent forms, and educational materials for adopters.
Support medication pick-up and discharge processes; escalate all clinical questions to licensed medical staff.
Follow scripts and protocols strictly; do not provide medical advice outside of approval.
Maintain clean treatment, housing and exanimation areas through assisting with cleaning, disinfection and organization of animal housing and workspaces.
Monitor and restock office supplies (forms, brochures, PPE, paper, etc.).
Maintain SDS documentation for the department and with HR.
Submit building/maintenance work order requests.
Maintain strict confidentiality of veterinary medical records, customer/client data and NHS animal cruelty investigations.
Adhere to shelter policies related to safety, sanitation, infection control, and animal handling.
Uphold customer service, anti-harassment, and inclusive service standards.
De-escalate tense situations with empathy and professionalism.
Manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Participate in onboarding and ongoing training; follow established workflows and procedures.
Provide feedback to supervisors to improve documentation accuracy and operational efficiency.
All other duties as assigned.