· Can answer client’s inquiries about services we provide, and the expense involved
· Can educate clients on medically documented discharge instructions.
· Ability to recognize critical cases
Cash handling and payments
· Able to accurately explain payment policy and accepted forms of payment
· Able to accurately explain and collect deposits
· Ability to bond with clients and patients
· Ability to maintain a positive environment for our clients
· Ability to logically schedule appointments
· Ability to recognize gaps in the schedule and address them with management accordingly
· Ability to schedule same day urgent care to avoid bottle necking.
· Proficient in using veterinary-specific medical record platforms for entering notes, updating patient histories, and processing medications.
· Comfortable navigating online scheduling systems to book, adjust, apply deposits and confirm appointments.
· Able to communicate effectively through clinic texting platforms to engage with clients and provide timely updates.
· Capable of learning and adapting to new software and technology tools used in a veterinary setting.
· Responsible for making client compliance calls to follow up on treatment plans, medication refills, and recommended services.
· Receives and relays telephone, text and email messages accurately and promptly
· Answers phones promptly and in a professional and friendly manner
· Can maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
· Gives respect to coworkers even when busy or hectic
· Report any personnel issues to Client Service Lead
· Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
· Can turn future clients (price shoppers) into clients through relationship building and bonding
· Ability to explain Authorization Forms
· Ability to maintain a clean and organized front desk and waiting area at all times
· Is always concerned with practice appearance and promptly tends to any areas of concern
· Ensure compliance for daily, weekly, and monthly to-do lists for receptionists
Medical record management
· Can accurately verify client and patient chart information
· Oversees medical records to ensure completeness and corrects any mistakes
· Ability to explain Urgent care/Critical Care Authorization
· Understands what task must be prioritized and can multitask
· Refrains from excessive conversation that distracts from the task at hand
· Create and maintain front desk manual
· Attend all hospital meetings
· Assist in training of team members.
· Support the training of new hires and assist the lead with onboarding and skill development
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager, Lead Technician or Doctor’s
· This is not an all-inclusive list, but rather an overview