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Arrowleaf Veterinary
Full-time receptionist
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$41,280 / year median in Oregon
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Arrowleaf Veterinary is seeking a full-time receptionist! At Arrowleaf Veterinary, we believe in being a place where you look forward to coming to work, where you improve the lives of pets and their parents every day, and where your skills are used consistently. We want you to be engaged in your role, valued by your colleagues, and empowered by your responsibilities. Our most important goal is to enable our clients to have more healthy days with their pets, and we believe that the best way to achieve that is to have a well-trained, happy staff who are robust in knowledge and compassion. Our work culture is one of compassion, open communication, trust and education. We offer a healthy work-life balance, the opportunity for continued growth and professional development.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer service with compassion Attention to client and pet needs Exceptional attention to detail Identify with and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states Answer and triage phone calls from clients Schedule appointments and procedures Check-in clients Monitor client flow from check-in to discharge Monitor schedule and flow Managing record requests between other hospitals and specialty practices. Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to keeping reception desk area and lobby clean and sanitary, filling prescriptions, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, exam rooms, kitchen and kennels if needed Process transactions and handle money Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management Computer skills: use Windows based computer systems, learn NaVetor (veterinary practice electronic medical record software), Word, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.- Assist with patient handling on a case-by-case basis
- Handle pet remains after humane euthanasia
- Attend all mandatory meetings
- Work confidently when pace is fast, and conscientiously prepare for those times when the pace is slow
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Work respectfully in a team