Experienced Veterinary Receptionist Details

Community Animal Care - Poughkeepsie, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Veterinary Receptionist needed for our growing practice

We are growing and need additional staff.

Seeking an experienced veterinary receptionist with 1 year experience in a multi doctor practice. Primary duty is interacting with clients and coordinating communication between doctors, assistants, and clients. Must be available to work any day between 7:30 AM and 8 PM, Evenings and Saturdays are required. Experience with Avimark software a plus but not required. For consideration, interested candidates are required to submit a resume, salary requirements and three references to the email provided.

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 clients.
  • Monitor client flow from check-in to discharge.
  • Monitor schedule and flow.
  • Client callbacks.
  • Managing record requests between other hospitals and specialty practices.
  • Fill prescriptions.
  • Discharge patients.
  • Client education.
  • 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.
  • At least 1 year of Veterinary job-related experience.
  • Must be able to safely lift 30 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends

Experience:

  • veterinary receptionist/assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

This Job Is:

  • Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

  • WWW.MYCOMMUNITYANIMAL.COM

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  • No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Posted on : 3 years ago