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Veterinary Customer Service Representative Jobs in Antioch, IL at Blue River PetCare
Antioch Animal Hospital is looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our team!Summary:The receptionist is the client’s first contact when calling or visiting the practice and as such represents the professional image of the practice to callers and visitors. The receptionist answers telephones, greets clients, prepares patient files and escorts clients and patients to exam rooms, receives and relays client correspondence, updates client financial records. The exceptional receptionist has the ability to diffuse negative client situations and foster client bonding.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Can answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures.Can educate clients on over-the-counter products such as shampoos and nutraceuticals; has full knowledge of heartworm and external parasite preventives to promote client education and sales.· Can admit patients and handle medical records entries accurately.· Can handle client/patient transfers with ease.· Can prepare client invoices for services performed.· Can accurately handle payment transactions.· Can accurately and empathetically communicate estimates/treatment plans to clients.· Can work to maintain an effective veterinarian appointment schedule, screening emergencies and prioritizing cases that need to be seen.· Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly.· Answers telephones and handle calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system.· Can Enter and update client and patient information into practice computer software.· Has good computer skills and shows accuracy in inputting details.· Can maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.· Can display tact and respect with team members even when busy or hectic.· Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field.Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner with clients even when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks.Can deal intelligibly, pleasantly and efficiently with clients, often doing several things at one time.Can outline costs and fees in a positive light while supporting hospital payment policies.· Performs other duties as assigned.Position Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.Customer Service background desirable.Experience with basic office functions; comfortable with Word, typing, email, adapting to different software. Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for a quality practice; ability to work as a team.Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWork Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Customer Service Representative
Company: Blue River PetCare
Location: Antioch, IL
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