Surgical Clinicians Assistant- Veterinary

Surgical Clinician's Assistant- Veterinary Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Copley, OH Job Details Full-time $15 - $20 an hour 10 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Customer service In-person customer service Patient service Administrative experience Communication with pet owners Computer skills Medical terminology Full Job Description Veterinary Surgeon Clinical Assistant Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is looking for someone with superior customer service and interpersonal skills to join our Surgery team as a Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon Clinical Assistant. This position is for a team-member who is the primary non-operative assistant for a veterinary surgeon. The surgery practice is in a large multi-specialty referral hospital. This individual works side-by-side with the clinician to facilitate and complete all non-medical items associated with patients.

What we do:

Board-certified surgeons provide advanced surgical therapies not available through family veterinarians. Our hospital is a teaching hospital with daily rounds, and both teaching of residents, surgical interns, general interns and staff.

Job description:

This position is for a team member who is the primary non-operative assistant for a veterinary surgeon. The surgery practice is in a large multi-specialty referral hospital. This individual will work side-by-side with the clinician to facilitate and complete all non-medical items associated with patients.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent communication skills - Responsible for communicating history and liaison between surgeon and clients and other clinicians
• Superb organizational skills. Details regarding patients, charts, paperwork, and billing are the responsibility of this position
• Great computer skills. Our hospital is paperless; therefore computer efficient
• The ability to work in a team-oriented environment, combining talents to provide an outstanding experience for our clients and patients
• A willingness to help contribute to a great medical team for our patients and clients
• Familiarity with medical terminology: ideal, however not required.
• Animal experience is ideal, however not necessary
• Medical knowledge is an asset, however, not required.

Additionally, veterinary experience is not required

Administrative Tasks:

• Patient Intake - primary assistant during appointments
• Charting of histories, updates, and exams
• Ensuring each patient has all associated paperwork, prescriptions, and laboratory testing needed
• Ensure billing for each patient is complete daily
• Ensuring communication between surgeon and other clinicians
• Preparation of surgical reports, home-care instructions, and medical summaries

Animal Oriented Tasks:

• Assist in animal restraint for exams, suture removal, radiographs, etc.
• Escorting patients into and out of rooms

Surgical Suite Tasks:

• Non-sterile assistance in the operating room.
• Surgical documentation during procedures.

Schedule:

40 hour work week- follows the surgeon's schedule. Must be able to travel between both hospitals.

Culture :

We enjoy the ability to work with fantastic pets, owners, and veterinarians. We strive to maximize personal growth and individual contribution. We believe is a strong work-life balance

Hourly Rate :

Based on experience.

• Metropolitan is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment with Metropolitan is dependent upon a background check and drug screening.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person