Veterinary Receptionist

Mission Veterinary Partners•Birmingham, MI

65d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Gasow Veterinary Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! Location: 36877 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009 Shift Details: This is a part-time position (under 30 hours per week). Candidates must be available to work weekends and nights (required). Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00/hour (based on experience) Job Summary: 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

Exceptional phone etiquette
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Efficiency with a keen attention to detail
Proficient computer skills
Team-oriented mindset
Ability to thrive under pressure
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 conservations 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 administrations 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

A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.
Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.
Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule

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