Veterinary Receptionist

Mission Veterinary Partners • Easton, CT

104d • $14 - $16

About The Position

Cummings Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our Team! The Receptionist is the first and last contact that a client will have with the hospital and a key to creating first and lasting impressions. The Receptionist must have exceptional client service and communication skills, computer literacy, ability to handle payment and financial issues, ability to multi-task, a friendly attitude and confidence to deal with stressful situations. The Receptionist will support veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, groomers and kennel staff in daily patient and client care.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to MPH core values.
• Computer knowledge required- keyboarding and use of communication tools (e-mail/internet).
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology- must be able to pronounce, spell, and know the meaning.
• Must have excellent spelling and grammar.
• Ability to handle varied and sometimes difficult conditions; will be exposed to highly emotional situations.
• Ability to display tact and respect with clients and team members, even when busy or hectic.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a confident, calm, and professional manner with clients and staff when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Must feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Greet clients and pets by name with a smile and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Answer phones promptly and professionally using a multi-line phone system; answering client inquiries about basic animal care and routine procedures, questions about veterinary services and products, and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention, and diseases.
• Screen and route calls to appropriate staff; take and deliver messages promptly to appropriate staff, pulling medical records of patients so staff can properly document information.
• Schedule appointments and surgeries according hospital scheduling guidelines and make surgery and appointment confirmation calls.
• Note in medical records the details discussed during client conversations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any required information.
• Enter accurate charges; explain invoices to show value for care provided, stating all services and products provided before the total; echo doctors’ recommendations when checking out clients.
• Collect payment when services are rendered, including making change for cash payments, processing credit cards and getting proper ID for checks.
• Verify the eligibility of clients with charge accounts.
• Check medical and computer records for accurate client addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and scan appropriate new documents to patient’s medical records.
• Fill prescriptions refill forms and provide routine administration instructions to clients.
• Advise clients on flea/tick preventative, heartworm preventatives, pre-anesthetic testing, pain management, shampoos, home dental products, and other retail items.

Benefits

• Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 based on experience
• Part-Time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees