Job Summary

 

The Client Service Specialist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Hospital Manager, Office Manager, and supporting medical staff to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients throughout the animal hospital. This position will require evening and weekend shifts.   Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process. Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients. Follows established policies and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time. Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc. Pulls patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate. Assists technicians in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication. Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc. Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs. Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital. Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc. Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Management. Demonstrates a full working knowledge of AVImark procedures and functional applications. Qualifications and Skills High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior client service experience in related area is preferred but not required Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services Excellent oral and written communication skills Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and AVImark experience preferred) Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and still attend to details Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Accident Critical Illness 401k Pet Care & Food discounts