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Hood River Alpine Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Associate

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A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.

$47,538 / year median in Oregon

+9% projected growth

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Strong mentorship available to candidates seeking advanced medicine in a state-of-the art facility. Friendly personalities with a desire to be involved in the community are encouraged to apply. See what it's like to join a fun and vivacious team who pride themselves on applying the latest developments in animal medicine. We take pride in being one of the few privately owned practices that offer the freedom to shape your own medical approach while receiving mentorship from three experienced DVMs. Our hospital also serves a loyal, long-standing client base and continues to experience consistent year-over-year growth. We are a hospital facility and do take emergencies, however we do not require our staff to take after-hour call. Familiarity with the following, and a willingness to provide thorough and complete care as well as communicate well with fellow doctors and staff on continued care. Medical Records must be complete within a 48 hours of patient being seen. Knowledge and skill of the following is required:
Clinical Medical Skills Basic :
Vaccination, Wellness Exams, Basic minor illness
Clinical Medical Skills Advanced :
Diabetes, Hyper and Hypo Thyroid Conditions, Tick Borne Disease, Heart Disease, Traumatic Injury, Contagious Disease Basic Surgical Skills :
Spay, Neuter, Dental Evaluation basics, basic traumatic wound care
Advanced Surgical Skills :
Dental Extraction, Cesarian Section, Abdominal Foreign Body Removal, GDV Management, Amputations, Abdominal and Thoracic centesis. Technical Skills use of : Radiology, Ultrasound simple and complex, Ultrasound guided biopsy,
Endoscopy, Rhinoscopy Soft Skills :
Communicating simply and effectively with clients on patient care, Succinct recording of patient records, Supportive communication with staff, Good sense of humor, Ezyvet PMS