Veterinary Receptionist

About us Belcaro Animal Hospital is a small business in Denver, CO 80246.

Our work environment includes:

Lively atmosphere Casual work attire We are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist for a full-time position. The hours will include every other Saturday mornings and 4 weekdays a week. We are a family oriented 6 doctor small animal practice, working with cats and dogs.

Summary of the job:

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.

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. We use Cornerstone Veterinary 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Veterinary Knowledge / Client Education  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.

Admitting / Discharging

Patients/ Cash Handling  Can admit patients and handle medical records entries accurately.  Can prepare health certificates, immunization certificates, laboratory requests, and euthanasia certificates.  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. Schedule Management  Can work to maintain an effective veterinarian appointment schedule, screening emergencies and prioritizing cases that need to be seen. Computer Knowledge / Telephone Skills  Receives and relays telephone, fax, text, 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. Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork  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. Client Communication  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. Other  Performs other duties as assigned •Benefits, after 60 days, will include health and dental insurance, retirement 401K plan with matching, discounted vet care for your pets, 2 sets of scrubs each year, 6 sick paid days a year and 10 days PTO, which are both accrued over time worked.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Veterinary Receptionist:

1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Denver, CO 80246 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Denver, CO 80246: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person Veterinary Receptionist 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 5023 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80246 From $20 an hour - Full-time Belcaro Animal Hospital 2 reviews From $20 an hour - Full-time About us Belcaro Animal Hospital is a small business in Denver, CO 80246.

Our work environment includes:

Lively atmosphere Casual work attire We are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist for a full-time position. The hours will include every other Saturday mornings and 4 weekdays a week. We are a family oriented 6 doctor small animal practice, working with cats and dogs.

Summary of the job:

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.

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. We use Cornerstone Veterinary 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Veterinary Knowledge / Client Education  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.

Admitting / Discharging

Patients/ Cash Handling  Can admit patients and handle medical records entries accurately.  Can prepare health certificates, immunization certificates, laboratory requests, and euthanasia certificates.  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. Schedule Management  Can work to maintain an effective veterinarian appointment schedule, screening emergencies and prioritizing cases that need to be seen. Computer Knowledge / Telephone Skills  Receives and relays telephone, fax, text, 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. Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork  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. Client Communication  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. Other  Performs other duties as assigned •Benefits, after 60 days, will include health and dental insurance, retirement 401K plan with matching, discounted vet care for your pets, 2 sets of scrubs each year, 6 sick paid days a year and 10 days PTO, which are both accrued over time worked.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Veterinary Receptionist:

1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Denver, CO 80246 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Denver, CO 80246: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person