Veterinary Receptionist

Overview

BEAR CREEK VETERINARY HOSPITAL

9317 Thornton Rd.

Stockton, CA 95209

We are an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital located in Stockton, CA looking for experienced and compassionate individuals to join our team. We are seeking individuals that are excited to provide quality customer care to both patient and client, motivated, energetic self starters wanted. We have full time and part time positions available. Please email your resume if you are interested. I you can answer the phone AND juggle all at the same time, we're looking for you! Position will have you working all aspects of the hospital - helping out wherever needed.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Receptionist supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. You will perform a variety of clerical and customer service work in providing support to the hospital, and to clients during often high stress situations.

Tasks include:

• Coordinate the flow of pets and owners in the lobby; placates owners distressed by long waits, scheduling glitches, and other problems.
• Identify potential emergencies in person, and over the phone, and schedule those appointments appropriately.
• Organize and process all payment plans, billing statements, and collections.
• Perform cashiering duties; process refunds, returns and credits as needed.
• Responds to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats; refer to appropriate department/staff member as needed.
• Input data to practice management software to check pets in; make simple postings to accounts; compile data for various reports.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail; and process outgoing mail.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments; provide clients with appointment reminders and any special instructions; call clients whose pets have overdue treatments.
• Respond to client emails; type and edit a variety of correspondence, and process faxes.
• Able to learn basic veterinary medicine terminology.
• Become familiar with retail products, medications, vaccinations, routine testing, and heartworm and flea preventatives and be able to confidently discuss with clients.
• Use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use software.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures such as alphabetizing files and records.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holiday.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• Some moderately physically demanding work, involving lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

Looking for Super Heroes! If you think you have what it takes to be one of the Good Guys apply online through PetVetCareers.com