Join to apply for the CSR role at Community Veterinary Partners1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the CSR role at Community Veterinary PartnersThe primary job for a receptionist is to exceed our client’s expectations for outstanding client service while creating a warm and welcoming impression. A good receptionist is a “people person” who enjoys working with diverse clients and is caring, friendly, and efficient.The receptionist must remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions. The position is part crowd control, part efficiency expert, and part records manager. Receptionists answer the phones, differentiate between routine and emergency cases, schedule appointments, greet clients, admit and check out clients, process payments and manage financial information, and communicate between clients and other staff.Receptionist's must be able to empathize with clients and remain compassionate and well-mannered if a client becomes emotional or discourteous. They should remain calm and collected in the face of emergency situations.Receptionists should have a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to our clients. The receptionist must know and understand our services and recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to our clients.Providing for patient and client comfort by keeping the reception area clean and presentable is part of the daily routine. Ultimately, it is the receptionist who is responsible for creating a good first and last impression on our clients. The importance of this role cannot be over emphasized.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate care to all patientsGreet clients and pets by nameAnswer phones promptly and professionally using a multi-line phone systemReceive and transmit faxesTake and deliver messages promptly to appropriate staffNote in medical records the details discussed during client conversations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any action requiredCheck records for accurate client addresses, phone numbers and e-mails.Weigh pets each visit and record weights in medical records and on computerSchedule appointments according to hospital scheduling guidelinesAnswer clients’ questions about veterinary services and products and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention and diseaseFill prescriptions and provide routine administration instructions to clientsAlways refer to the veterinarian as doctor; never use the doctor’s first name in the presence of clientsPrepare consent forms, estimates/treatment plans and be able to discuss the hospital’s financial policies with clientsMaintain a clean, neat reception area and front deskExplain invoices to show value for the care provided, stating all services and products before the totalCollect payment when services are rendered, including making change for cash payments, processing credit cards and getting proper ID for checksKnow fees for routine servicesRetrieve and update patient medical recordsClean up after pets’ accidents in the reception area, exam rooms and exterior sidewalksCollect specimens that clients bring in for lab analysis, label and take to the lab area.Recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and techniciansMaintain food and supply storageUnderstand infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spreadCommunicate with clients in person and on the phoneAttend mandatory staff meetingsEducational Requirements & Skills NeededEducational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferredMinimum age requirement of 18 years oldSkills NeededAbility to read and comprehend instructionsEffective communication with clients in person and by phoneExperience in caring for animals, proper restraint techniques preferredAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAbility to work with computer-based veterinary softwareExceptional customer service skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentPhysical ObligationsAble to lift and carry up to 50 poundsEndure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of timeAble to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipmentTake safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiationSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesVeterinary ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Community Veterinary Partners by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Customer Service Representative” roles.Airline Services Customer Service Ticket Agent I - PT - Open Availability (40977)Customer Service Center Representative (Call Center)Customer Service Coordinator - Full TimeRegal Cinemas Northampton - Floor Staff - $15.50/hour + Free Movies!Inbound, Claims Call Center RepresentativeCenter Valley, PA $17.84-$19.00 1 week agoExecutive Team Leader - Service & Engagement (ASM of Customer Service) - Allentown, PACustomer Service Representative $17 hourlyClient Services Representative - Third Party LogisticsAllentown, PA $65,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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