Location: Salt Lake City,UT, USA
Job Description
The Veterinary Receptionist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works on site directly with a Hospital Manager, Veterinarians, and supporting medical staff to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital.
Job Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* Pulls patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate.
* Assists technician in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication.
* Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as prescription 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.
* Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, inputs credit card information, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.
* 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, hospital brochures, etc.
* Monitors client wait times and communicates with support staff to ensure timely patient care.
* Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information forms, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.
* Demonstrates a full working knowledge of PIMS procedures and functional applications.
* Handling a large call volume, placing multiple lines on hold, answering calls in the order they are received, ensuring low hold times and timely service.
* Performs follow up calls checking on patients that visited recently or were seen at an emergency facility.
* Corresponds and manages scheduling with referral partners.
* Responds to client and referral partner emails in a timely manner.
* Communicates professionally with clients and monitors AllyDvm text messages from clients.
* Acts as a liaison between Veterinarians and clients to communicate care recommendations, medication needs, upcoming appointments, blood work and procedure fasting protocols, etc.
* Obtains and uploads medical records/ documents from previous and referring veterinarians for new and existing clients.
* Contributes to opening and closing duties including cleaning, stocking, balancing till, creating revenue packets, and deposits.
* Faxing written prescriptions to outside pharmacies.
* Scanning in documents and maintaining medical records.
* Updating client and patient alerts in the electronic medical record.
* Communicating client concerns with veterinarians and management team.
* Obtaining patient weights during appointment check ins.
* Reviewing invoices with clients.
* Performing reminder calls to ensure patients receive vaccinations, exams, lab work, and preventatives at their scheduled cadence.
* Assist with navigating Euthanasia appointments including setting up, offering condolences and upmost care of patients and clients during their time of need.
* Assisting clients to and from their vehicle with their pet, merchandise, etc. when needed.
Skills and Basic Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
* 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 practice management software experience preferred)
* Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
Physical Capabilities:
Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
* Ability to be present and on time for the entirety of scheduled shifts
* Frequent brisk walking, kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping
* Ability to lift less than 40 pounds without additional assistance. Heavier lifting may be required with the assistance of additional team members
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.