What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Receptionist position at Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital?
We are a small, friendly companion animal practice in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, close to Ithaca and Cornell University. We are seeking a dependable, talented team member to fulfill front desk and associated duties as our valued receptionist. Approximately 25-30 hours per week which could be any time the hospital is open and may include some Monday evenings and rotating Saturdays from 8am - 2pm. Candidates should demonstrate excellent customer service, be detail oriented, able to retain information and follow through with tasks, and have strong multi-tasking skills. At least one year of experience working in a fast-paced, professional office environment, and having reliable transportation is required. Appointment scheduling, overseeing appointment calendars, and familiarity of medical record maintenance is a plus. Please include a cover letter along with your resume.
Primary responsibilities include:
Handling phone calls and client questions
Scheduling and confirming appointments
Invoicing transactions, processing payments, working with medical records
Billing
Filing
Benefits include paid time off, Simple IRA with employer match, flexible scheduling and discounted pet care.
Receptionists are the primary contact for our clients and the successful candidate should have a positive attitude, enjoy interacting with people, and possess the ability to calmly work with stressed clients and ringing phones. Other needed skills include being detail and follow-through oriented, computer competent, and have legible handwriting, plus the ability to decipher the less legible. Prior experience is required; medical or veterinary office experience is a plus.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
- related: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18