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K.E.Y. Animal Hospital, Inc.

Veterinary Receptionist at K.E.Y. Animal Hospital, Inc.

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Wheeling, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

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.

$38,637 / year median in West Virginia

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST

Pay is based on experience. The veterinary Receptionist primary duty is interacting with clients and coordinating communication between doctors, assistants and the clients.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Provide top-notch service. Being attentive to client and pet needs. Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states. Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients. Answer and triage phone calls from clients. Check-in clients. Monitor schedule and flow. Client call backs. Managing record requests between other hospitals and speciality practices. Fill prescriptions. Discharge patients. Client education. Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping reception desk area and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out trash and recycling, cleaning floors, laundry, bathrooms, exam rooms, and kennel if needed. Process payment transactions. Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record. Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.

Computer skills:

able to us windows based systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 1 year of customer service job-related experience. Must be able to safely lift 30 lbs. Basic math and writing skills.

Other:

Receptionists must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow-through and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking and accepting constructive criticism is essential. Punctually is excepted. This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary. If you have any questions or concerns about this job description, contact the Practice Manager. Possible weekday shifts and Saturdays.

Possible Monday -Friday shifts:

7:30am-6pm 7:30am-5pm 8am-6pm 8am-4pm Possible Saturday shifts: 8am-1pm 8am-1pm & 5pm-7pm