What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Receptionist position at Pet Medical Center of Vero Beach?
Come join the Pet Medical Family!
We are urgently seeking an veterinary receptionist, previous experience preferred.
Must work well in a team but be proficient enough to work individually.
We are open the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8-5 Thursday 8-1 & Every other Saturday 8-12
The Veterinary Receptionist primary duty is interacting with clients and coordinating communication between doctors, assistants and the clients.
- Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Provide top-notch customer service.
- Being attentive to client and pet needs.
- Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
- Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients.
- Answer and triage phone calls from clients.
- Schedule appointments and schedule procedures.
- Check-in/check-out clients.
- Monitor client flow from check-in to discharge.
- Monitor schedule and flow.
- Client call backs.
- Managing record requests between other hospitals and specialty practices.
- Take prescription refill requests and alert technicians. Refill preventatives.
- Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping reception desk area and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, exam rooms, kitchen and kennels if needed.
- Process payment transactions.
- Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.
- Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.
- Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have at least 1 year of veterinary receptionist experience and 2-3 years customer service experience
- Must be able to safely lift 30-50 pounds.
- Basic math and writing skills.
- Other:
Receptionists must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow-through and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking and accepting constructive criticism is essential. Punctuality is expected. This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15