Overview
Customer Service Representative Jobs in Topsham, ME at Androscoggin Animal Hospital
Client Service Representative
Being a Client Service Representative (CSR) in a veterinary office takes a special kind of person who is able to deal with both humans and animals alike. As a CSR your primary responsibility is to be efficient in any and all front desk operations. A CSR is the client’s first and last impression of Androscoggin Animal Hospital and it is important that all clients feel welcome, safe and comfortable. CSRs are invaluable members of our hospital team, and we treat them that way. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued grow within the profession and become the bridge between pet owners and patient care.
Schedule:
Some evenings and rotating Saturdays are required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners in a polite and timely manner, both in person and over the phone
Schedule and confirm appointments, record keeping and organization, provide estimates and invoices for payment
Respond with compassion and empathy in stressful and emotional situations
Maintain a clean, stocked and orderly lobby and front office area
Educate clients on wellness plans, food and products sold in waiting room
Perform opening and closing procedures, end of day reports and deposits
Data Entry: records, client questionnaires, referral information, etc.
Distribute mail
Ensure that referral letters and lab results go to the corresponding veterinarians
Admit patients: ensuring that the patient is weighed and all information is current
Skills and Qualifications:
1-3 years’ experience in veterinary practice (or human medical practice) preferred
Computer experience (email usage, word/excel) and proficiency required in front desk equipment (such as, fax machine, credit card machine, copy machine, and postage meter)
Must possess basic math skills to determine proper deposits, make change, and process payments utilizing credit card and check terminal
There must be a general understanding of veterinary terminology, situational understanding and being able to successfully communicate these situations with clients and veterinary team.
Able to phone and waiting room triage to determine the difference between an emergency and a routine office visit
Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude.
Must be able to work seated for a majority of day
Benefits and Perks:
Complimentary Short Term Disability
Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
Since 1985, Androscoggin Animal Hospital has been taking care of the pets in and around Brunswick and Topsham, Maine. We are convenient to several towns in and around Cumberland County, offering a state-of-the-art facility in a country setting. All of our pet patients receive excellent care from a compassionate, friendly staff. In addition, we are proud to be AAHA accredited, which signifies we have met the rigorous high standards of this important veterinary organization.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Title: Customer Service Representative
Company: Androscoggin Animal Hospital
Location: Topsham, ME
