Client Services Representative (CSR) - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center : Job Details

As a Client Services Representative (CSR) at the Animal Medical Center, duties will include but may not be limited to keeping accurate medical records, clerical work, client education, and support of the Director of Clinical Services, Client Services Managers, and other team members. This position requires practical knowledge of hospital procedures, policies and services; client and patient treatment protocols; data transcribing and word processing; and the standard procedures, records and terminology used in the veterinary hospital.CSRs work with the entire AMC team to promote a positive attitude and an environment of patient and client-centered service, continuous quality improvement, compliance with AAHA Standards and other statutory requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge and cheerfully greet all clients and visitors in a professional and timely fashion.
• Proficiently register and check-in new and returning clients and patients and appropriately providing client with and process all forms and other paperwork required for intake and discharge of animals.
• Appropriately triage emergency cases and send follow-up communication.
• Schedule follow-up, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments using Cornerstone.
• Handle all financial transactions and reconcile client files as needed - including auditing invoices prior to clients/patients discharging from the hospital; Reconcile the financial transactions each day - including end of day and end of month.
• Offer alternative payment options to clients such as Care Credit and AMC payment plans. Terms for both options must be explained to client to ensure client is aware of all conditions and agreements.
• Efficiently and appropriately communicate ongoing projects from shift to shift, co-worker to co-worker.
• Appropriately assist patients in getting medications refilled.
• Maintain the confidentiality, security, and physical safety of all patient medical records in addition to collecting, scanning, processing, maintaining, storing, timely retrieve, and distributing medical records.
• Maintain the client services area and clinic reception area in accordance with safety and infection control guidelines.
• Courteously accepting other job duties as assigned.
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have basic knowledge of office procedures and machines.
• Proficient knowledge and competency of MS Office (especially Outlook).
• Must possess excellent telephone skills and make a positive first impression on patients and visitors to the clinic.
• Must have previous veterinary receptionist experience

Education and/or Experience:College degree preferred but must have High School diploma or equivalent.Previous veterinary receptionist experience is a must!Language Skills:Ability to read, write, and comprehend instruction, short correspondence, and memos in English. Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees in person, telephone, and all forms of electronic communication.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percents.Reasoning:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Schedules:

• Sunday - Thursday (3pm-11pm)
• Tuesday - Saturday (4p-12am)

Pay Range$19-$24 USDExcellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers: A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world. State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other. Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases. A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.