What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Lincoln Plaza Veterinary Clinic?
Lincoln Plaza has an opportunity for a Full Time
Hourly Compensation: $17.00 - 20.00 (depending on experience)
Shift Details: This position is full-time. 4-Day Work Week (9.5-hour shifts) | Alternating Saturdays | Sundays Off
About Us: GP small animal practice that's been servicing the community for 40yrs and for many more generations to come. We have three wonderful FT DVM's and a wonderful team that's looking to add a well verse CSR along with offering continued support . The ideal candidate would be ambitious, motivated to utilized their skills along with being a great team mate.
What We Offer:
Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator stays with the clients from check-in to check out, captures medical notes, creates treatment plans, coordinates treatment with technical teams, and follows up post visit.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Maintains and upholds the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Sets the stage for a great visit by contacting clients ahead of appointments to set expectations, address questions, and request specific actions.
- Warmly welcomes clients upon their arrival and escorts them to the exam room.
- Real-time entry of medical information provided by the veterinarian during patient exams and ensures records are updated with diagnostic results as applicable.
- Creates, presents, and explains treatment plans in accordance with the veterinarian's directions.
- Collaborates with the technical team to ensure the completion of the veterinarian's treatment plan within the hospital.
- Schedules follow-up appointments and future wellness visits.
- Ensures the fulfillment of any required prescriptions, providing explanations to clients, and coordinating delivery if necessary.
- Clearly explains discharge instructions and addresses client inquiries.
- Handles client checkouts and collects payments in the exam room.
- Conducts post-visit follow-ups with clients to inquire about the well-being of their pets and communicate any diagnostic, lab, or other test results.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
- Genuine love and appreciation for animals.
- Friendly, personable, and committed to ensuring client satisfaction.
- Proficient in active listening and accurate transcription of medical information.
- Thrive on serving and assisting people.
- Knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, veterinary medical terminology, conditions, and interactions.
- Strong computer literacy and typing skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Medical terminology
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and working on a computer.
- Ability to bend down and lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
Identity Statement
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Salary : $17 - $20