City: Cape May Court House
State: New Jersey
Hospital Name: Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Job Type: Support Staff
Description & Requirements
CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Job Summary
The Client Services Specialist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Hospital Manager 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
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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.
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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.
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Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.
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Pulls patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate.
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Assists technicians in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication.
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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 can assist clients with their product needs.
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Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, imprints credit card forms, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.
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Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.
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Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.
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Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.
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Demonstrates full working knowledge of PIMS procedures and functional applications.
Skills and Basic Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required
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Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence
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Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and practice management software experience preferred)
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Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
This position is paid at an hourly rate starting at $16 per hour. The pay rate may increase pending candidate experience.