Job Description
- Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process. Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients. This includes being compassionate and understanding, while working with clients in various emotional states.
- Being attentive to clients and patients needs while understanding that needs will change on an individual basis.
- Politely and professionally answer and triage phone lines.
- Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.
- Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc. Makes overdue reminder calls and updates patient records.
- Notes client communications in patient clipboard each time a conversation is held and ensures appropriate messages are getting to the doctor.
- Reviews patient records for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates.
- Checks in client and monitors flow from check in to discharge.
- Performs client and patient call backs.
- Receives and filters prescription requests and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication. Follows protocols for outside pharmacy requests, has knowledge on VetsFirstChoice and promotes the hospitals prescription recommendations.
- Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc. Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs.
- Collects fees, makes change, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.
- Creates payment plan clients at doctor and Hospital Managers request.
- Processes end of day as assigned and reconciles cash drawer according to hospital procedure.
- Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.
- Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, etc. This includes cleaning of urine and stool from lobby and exam rooms and outside of building each time coming through the doors.
- Prepares and sends welcome letters, referral and thank you letters, condolences, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.
- Demonstrates a full working knowledge of Cornerstone procedures and functional applications.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required
- Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence
- Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and Cornerstone experience preferred)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
Hiring Manager Council, Ryan
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