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    Customer Service Lead - Carmel, United States - VCA Animal Hospitals

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    VCA Companion Animal Medical Center is seeking a Lead Client Service Representative to join our leadership team VCA Companion Animal Medical Center is a well-established veterinary clinic located in the heart of Downtown Carmel.

    We have a strong client base and a highly skilled, long-term team of associates. If you have at least 3-5 years of veterinary CSR experience and are looking to grow within your position, please review the job description below and apply


    Job Summary:


    Coordinate and oversee activities of the front office and front office team members to ensure compassionate and professional care to patients and clients while ensuring an effective and efficient front office work flow.


    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    Excellent client service skills

    Excellent phone skills

    Computer skills

    Must be friendly, outgoing and "people-oriented"

    Excellent communication skills

    Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

    Well-groomed, organized and detail oriented

    Ability to take direction

    Ability to handle money accurately and honestly

    Possession of sound decision-making skills and the ability to multitask while working in a stressful environment

    Perform all other duties as assigned


    Education and Experience:
    High School Diploma

    Experience working with the public

    3-5 years' experience in a veterinary hospital or other doctor's office


    Physical Requirements:
    Dependable attendance is required

    Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication

    Must be able to lift 40 pounds

    Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under conditions of pressure

    Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour shift

    Possession of visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions

    Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give information in person and over the telephone

    Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, etc.

    The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

    Job functions and job responsibility include:

    Client Service:
    Answer phone promptly, utilizing excellent telephone etiquette

    Encourage the client to make an appointment if the pet has any problem that is concerning to either the client or you

    Refuse to diagnose pet health care problems over the telephone

    Schedule appointments and other patient visits, including re-check appointments, surgeries and drop-offs

    Call clients to confirm appointments and reschedule any missed appointments

    Serve as an "ambassador," creating and maintaining goodwill for the hospital

    Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable in waiting and/or exam rooms

    Send client cards and letters such as thank you notes, welcome cards and sympathy cards

    Quickly understand client needs and initiate the process of meeting those needs

    Handle client complaints with concern and diplomacy

    If there is a delay in schedules, keep clients informed of the expected waiting time

    Explain prescription directions to clients

    Inform new clients about services

    Prepare, distribute, and explain client education materials

    Understand, participate, promote, and support planned VCA marketing events and programs

    Know enough about general animal husbandry and pet care to be able to educate clients and to answer non-medical questions that the client may have or to inform them of things their pet may need such as:

    Dietary requirements and feeding schedules

    Housebreaking

    Vaccines

    Heartworm prevention

    Flea and tick prevention/control


    Maintain charts and computer records:
    Keep charts and computer records updated with current client and patient information

    Prepare charts for new clients and patients

    Prepare charts for patients prior to appointment including all necessary forms, authorizations and instructions as necessary

    Handwriting must be neat and legible

    Open an order or start an invoice as each client enters the hospital. Recommend any needed services

    Calculate client's invoice and collect payment

    File digital charts appropriately

    Do routine computer reports and backups


    Housekeeping/Maintenance/Cleanliness:
    Verify that the front desk, reception area, waiting areas and exam rooms are always neat and clean

    Periodically check the outside of the hospital for feces, urine, etc. and keep clean and neat. Also examine glass doors and windows for smudges and clean when necessary

    Keep the client refreshment area in the hospital stocked, operational, neat and clean at all times

    Keep your appearance neat and clean

    Wear your name-tag and a clean, pressed uniform at all times

    Keep the waiting area, reading and educational materials current and orderly


    Financial Responsibilities:
    Verify that all provided services and/or products have been accurately entered in the computer on

    the client's order/invoice

    Generate, present and explain fee estimates for treatment/surgery to clients

    Collect deposits and payments for services at the time they are rendered

    Ensure that clients pay their bill before they leave the hospital

    Follow appropriate protocol, i.e. credit applications or promissory notes (with approval by

    veterinarian) in cases where clients cannot pay their balance at the time of dismissal

    Balance the cash drawer with the computer summary report accurately

    Prepare deposit slips and/or cash balancing worksheet for the daily bank deposit as directed by the

    Hospital Manager

    Always keep cash/checks etc. secure


    Lead Duties:
    Oversee front office team

    Handle all scheduling mishaps that may arise

    Give team members constructive feedback

    Evaluate performance of front office team members and conduct verbal and written performance evaluations

    Give direction and create goals

    Create front office staff schedules

    Assist with interviews

    Conduct orientation and training of front office policies and procedures

    Maintain adequate front office supplies. Ensure supply purchases are cost efficient and within the budget.

    Open and sort office mail

    Attend Leadership Meetings with hospital Leadership Team. Assist with staff meetings as needed

    Ensure all employee records remain confidential

    Practice the principles of the VCA Mission Statement, Three Steps of Service, and VCA Standards of Client Service in the daily performance of job duties


    VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.

    Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

    If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

    Benefits:
    We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more

    The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

    It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

    Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at


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