Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC

Veterinary Phone Operator at Harrison Animal Hospital

Location US-OH-Harrison
ID 2025-2405
Category
Client Service Representative
Position Type
Part-Time

Practice

Harrison Animal Hospital takes great pride in being a part of this community and working closely with our clients and their pets.

 

Our veterinary team take a hands-on approach to veterinary medicine – we’re down to earth and practical but with all the technology and skill required for a state-of-the-art practice.

More about the Role

Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Client Service Representative (CSR)/Phone Operator, provides an exceptional experience to our clients during every interaction. Candidate would work at the front desk and/or a separate workstation to answer phones. The primary function of this role would be answering phones with occasional requests to assist the CSR team during busy times or to provide relief for lunch breaks, PTO coverage, etc. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional hospitality and customer service who can enthusiastically, efficiently, and professionally navigate a high call volume to assist clients with their needs (e.g., scheduling appointments, leaving messages for veterinarians, providing patient updates, taking refill requests, collecting payments, etc.) 

 

 

This is a part-time position - roughly 25 hours per week, flexible days/hours.

Competencies

  • Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with Doctors and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.  Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results.  Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  • Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  • Active Listening: Following the instructions of Doctors and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of Doctors and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  • Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  • Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Leads practice opening and closing procedures per Practice Manager instructions and practice procedures.
  • Ensures all public areas are clean and presentable for patients; cleans and straightens areas including the front desk, reception area, waiting area, office, public bathroom(s) and exam rooms.
  • Processes cash, checks, charge card payments and credit account payments.
  • Schedules appointments for the clinic adhering to practice and Doctor preferences and ensure appropriate workflow.
  • Assists in the updating of client/patient files, as needed.
  • Prepares and sends client correspondence.
  • Sends reminder notices to clients for periodic notifications; conducts re-calls to clients on a timely basis from a call back list.
  • Performs a backup of the computer system on a regular basis, as directed.
  • Performs and oversees the performance of posting daily business.
  • Welcomes clients and patients to the practice with a warm and friendly demeanor and ensures an excellent experience during the practice visit.
  • Answers incoming telephone calls applying proper telephone etiquette.
  • Presents clients with medications, instructions, new client kits and any other take home items.
  • Handles emergency situations with great care, patience, and following established clinic policies and procedures.
  • Addresses client concerns in a calm appropriate manner, ensuring every experience ends in satisfaction.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Ability to work on weekends as required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous veterinary experience preferred
  • Client satisfaction references preferred
  • Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Benefits Offered

 

  • Bonus incentive
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Career and professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program

 

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Yr.

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