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Kansas Humane Society

Clinic Administrative Assistant

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$40,132 / year median in Kansas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Clinic Administrative Assistant Kansas Humane Society - 3.3 Wichita, KS Job Details Part-time | Full-time $14 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Basic math High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for a Clinic Administrative Assistant that loves being an important part of an animal's life. This position may be full or part time.

•KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.

•We offer: Generous paid time off 10 paid holidays per year Paid time when closed for Inclement Weather Comprehensive low deductible health, pharmacy and dental plans Vision insurance plan

SIMPLE IRA

Retirement Plan with a generous company match Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses Discounted YMCA membership Discounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet food Employee Assistance Program

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides timely and accurate performance of administrative duties in support of the Clinic, including, but not limited to: surgical and medical data entry, scheduling of medical and surgical appointments, check-in and scheduling of Donor Subsidized Spay/Neuter patients, and courteous customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Customer Service:

Provides and models timely, polite, and respectful internal and external customer service regardless of the circumstances. Must remain calm, flexible, and willing to see other perspectives. Provides recognition and support to both staff and volunteers for their individual contributions to our agency.

Customer Training:

Must possess the ability to provide information regarding preventative healthcare policies, pet evaluation techniques, adoption policies, post-operative instructions, euthanasia

Clerical:

Performs accurate, complete, and concise entry of medical and surgical exam findings, test results, and vaccination history, using PetPoint and Luminate. Schedules Donor Subsidized Spay/neuter, medical, surgical, and externship appointments. Monitor & maintain record of clinic volunteer activity. Prepare Animal Health Certificates. Provides clerical assistance to other clinic staff as time allows.

Training:

Participates in staff training and development opportunities as requested. Participates in special events, projects, and cross training programs as needed.

KHS CORE VALUES

The Kansas Humane Society has

HEART:
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06/26/2023 Clinic Administrative Assistant Page 2 HAVE

COMPASSION

We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfare

EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT

We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We prioritize integrity in all our actions.

RESPECT ALL

We treat all animals and people with respect.

THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION

We are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of data entry, Microsoft programs, and phone etiquette.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A background in a caregiving or customer service field. Should prefer and have the ability to cope with emotionally demanding work.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Attention to detail a must. Needs to be flexible, efficient, and respectful. Should be able to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions. Animal handling is preferred.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION TALKING

Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly

AVERAGE HEARING

Able to hear average conversations

REPETETIVE MOTION

The employee is regularly required to type continuously throughout the day.

FINGER DEXTERITY

The employee is regularly required to use hands to type.

AVERGE VISION

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BODY FLEXIBILITY

The employee may be required to climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. May be pulled, jolted, or jumped on by small and large animals.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May also walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work in areas with high noise level, occasional foul odors, dangerous animals, toxic chemicals, environmental contaminants, zoonotic diseases, and challenging customers. Adequate lighting. Adequate ventilation. Adequate seating. Adequate safety & protective products and equipment. May be required to work in excess of normal workday and work weekends.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION REASONING ABILITY

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization, and to remain focused during times of distraction.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Read, interpret, and record medical data. Ability to communicate clearly (verbal & written).

EMOTIONAL ABILITY

Ability to cope with stress, loss/ death/grief, emotional and physical fatigue, long hours, and a variety of different human personalities.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.