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Lead Veterinary Customer Service Representative (Lead Receptionist) - Urgent Care/ General Practice

Willamette Veterinary Hospital
Corvallis, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025 CLOSED ON 3/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Veterinary Customer Service Representative (Lead Receptionist) - Urgent Care/ General Practice position at Willamette Veterinary Hospital?

Job Summary: The Lead Customer Service Representative (CSR) focuses on client service and excellent communication. The Lead CSR is the first and last contact that a client will have with the hospital and a key to creating first and lasting impressions. The Lead CSR must have exceptional client service and communication skills, computer literacy, ability to handle payment and financial issues, ability to multi-task, a friendly attitude and confidence to deal with stressful situations. The Lead CSR will support veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, groomers and kennel staff in daily patient and client care.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Greet clients and pets by name with a smile and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Answer phones promptly and professionally using a multi-line phone system; answering client inquiries about basic animal care and routine procedures, questions about veterinary services and products, and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention, and diseases.
  • Screen and route calls to appropriate staff; take and deliver messages promptly to appropriate staff, pulling medical records of patients so staff can properly document information.
  • Schedule appointments and surgeries according hospital scheduling guidelines and make surgery and appointment confirmation calls.
  • Note in medical records the details discussed during client conservations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any required information.
  • Train new employees using level training method.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with other team members and departments.
  • Enter accurate charges; explain invoices to show value for care provided, stating all services and products provided before the total; echo doctors’ recommendations when checking out clients.
  • Collect payment when services are rendered, including making change for cash payments, processing credit cards and getting proper ID for checks.
  • Verify the eligibility of clients with charge accounts.
  • Balance the cash drawer at end of each day.
  • Check medical and computer records for accurate client addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and scan appropriate new documents to patient’s medical records.
  • Fill prescriptions refill forms and provide routine administrations instructions to clients.
  • Advise clients on flea/tick preventative, heartworm preventatives, pre-anesthetic testing, pain management, shampoos, home dental products, health certificates and other retail items.
  • Helping clients with triage, paperwork, collecting payments, finding resources for payment opitions when necessary
  • Holding regular meetings with CSR department for training, coaching, feedback, goals setting with team
  • Updating policies and procedures
  • Helping support all departments
  • Creating Schedule for CSR department; PTO, Sick days, Holidays and filling in when necessary
  • Hospital supply orders for office
  • Helping maintain Cornerstone and keep up to date
  • Heping maintain a high client score
  • Ensure we do not have open PVL's

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in customer service/reception in veterinary field required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to MVP core values.
  • Computer knowledge required- keyboarding and use of communication tools (e-mail/internet).
  • Working knowledge of veterinary terminology- must be able to pronounce, spell, and know the meaning.
  • Must have excellent spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to handle varied and sometimes difficult conditions: will be exposed to highly emotional situations, unpleasant odors, noises and animal excrement.
  • Ability to display tact and respect with clients and team members, even when busy or hectic.
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a confident, calm, and professional manner with clients and staff when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks.
  • Must feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22

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