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2nd shift Phone Triage Technician
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$40,931 / year median in North Carolina
+26% projected growth
Job Description
•Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please
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to apply! Please note that the Phone Triage Technician requires multiple years of veterinary medicine experience and is NOT remote.
•CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently, woman owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board-certified specialty services offered include internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid-scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others. CARE is seeking talented Phone Triage Technicians to join our team! The phone triage technician is a multifaceted clinical role with primary responsibilities split between triaging incoming client calls to determine the nature and severity of the patient, fielding the client's medical questions, and completing after-hour medication refills.
•Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please
CLICK HERE
to apply! Please note that the Phone Triage Technician requires multiple years of veterinary medicine experience and is NOT remote.
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Shifts Available:
2:00 pm-12:00 am on a 2 and 5 rotation (work 2 days, have 2 days off, work 5 days, have 5 days off) This is a consistent schedule. You would either be on the Monday/Tuesday day team or the Wednesday /Thursday team, having the opposite days off, you would then rotate working Friday-Sunday every other week. This is NOT a remote role. You will be scheduled 40 hours a week Overtime and bonuses are available!
Requirements :
High School Degree or equivalent Minimum 5-years' experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician or equivalent work experience or 2- years' experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician Associate degree in veterinary medical technology is strongly preferred but not required Demonstrated experience in effectively de-escalating situations Able to communicate empathy and reassurance over the phone, and confidently address pet owner's concerns Exceptional written communication skills, including strong attention to grammar and spelling Excellent comprehension of written communications Proficient in Microsoft Word, use of EMR, Office Chat Fast typing speeds with exceptional accuracy This is an administrative heavy position, but one could expect to occasionally assist clinical technicians with patient care. Work is performed in a clinical/hospital setting, remote work is not available at this time.
Responsibilities:
Ask situational based questions to assess the severity of the pet's illness/injury Advise clients of potential wait time for emergency services or diversion status Escalate complex questions to Veterinarians Have a comprehensive understanding of protocols of various services to allow for the fielding of client questions Be attentive to all details and provide thorough and accurate information Communicate quickly and effectively with emergency team members Discharge patients from hospitalized care via phone Complete after-hours prescription refill requests for specialty departments on an as-needed basis
Benefits:
80-hours of PTO initially - more with tenure! Company Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k with company match Group Term Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance $1,500/yr Health Reimbursement Account Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount $750/yr CE Allowance Uniform Allowance Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement - we'll pay for licensing! Ready to apply? Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please
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to apply!
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs