Future Opening: Rehabilitation Assistant/Client Service Representative

Client Service Representative

In your role as the Client Service Representative, you serve as the cornerstone for exceptional client service and the efficient management of daily appointment flow. Your primary responsibilities include client support, appointment coordination, and the creation of a warm and efficient front desk atmosphere. For this role, you should have a knack for multitasking, a talent for creative problem-solving, and a genuine enjoyment of working with families to ensure the well-being of their pets.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a client-centered environment and facilitates programs and processes that meet client needs.
• Warmly greet clients and pets by name.
• Answer inquiries about rehabilitation services and or products. Ability to describe the initial exam process and modalities. Knowledge of products and prescription foods.
• Utilize the Practice Management Software (PMS) to schedule, adjust, monitor, and confirm appointments.
• Audit daily patient schedules, remove blocks, and address incorrectly scheduled appointments.
• Troubleshoot patient schedule conflicts (i.e. late client, not scheduled client).
• Manage patient records. Utilize the Practice Management Software (PMS) to add, update, and maintain client and patient information. Record all significant conversations in the client's communication record.
• Request previous medical history and diagnostics from primary care and specialty veterinarians. Ensure imaging files are sent with records uploaded to the Practice Management System and saved to the patient/client file.
• Receive and complete medication requests with the doctor and ensure prescription requests are added to the medical chart. Check in patients and direct them to the proper location.
• Check-in patients and assist with intake.
• Discharge patients.
• Check charts and invoices for completeness. Be willing to learn hospital policies and procedures regarding invoicing and payments.
• Answer all lines and greet clients. Take accurate messages for the doctors and other staff members and deliver them in a timely manner. Manage phones that are on hold in a timely fashion. Route calls to appropriate staff members. Screen calls for doctors and other staff members.
• Utilize email and text to communicate with clients. Respond to incoming text messages.
• Prepare client charges prior to appointment to ensure payment has been collected.
• Address client concerns and grievances and escalate to lead CSR, leadership, or a DVM when necessary.
• Utilize the Practice Management Software (PMS) to invoice and collect payments.
• Process various forms of payment from clients (credit cards, cash, checks)
• Reconcile all transactions at the end of the day.
• Audit transactions daily and weekly. Troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Know all hospital policies regarding pricing, fees, payment plans, and discounts.
• Explain invoices to clients.
• Prepare estimates and invoices (when needed).
• Assist with Accounts Receivable. Follow up with overdue clients.
• Assist with client communications regarding pricing.
• Maintain the lobby and client-facing areas of the clinic to ensure they are clean, safe, and hospitable.
• Ability to keep the practice clean. This could include cleaning and sanitizing rooms between appointments, washing and drying towels, break room cleanup, disposing of waste, vacuuming, etc.
• Assist with safety and OSHA Management, as requested by management. (i.e. review of logs, update of tracking sheets)
• Assist with office equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with IT hardware, email account, and shared files.
• Assist with Inventory Management regularly schedule counts, monitor expiration dates, confirm receipt of goods, and review prescriptions filled but not yet dispensed.
• Supports the execution of practice-level strategic marketing plan.
• Supports reputation management.
• Assists with content development. (i.e. photo and video)
• Assists with community outreach as requested.
• Maintain an adequate supply of client education materials.
• Promotes cooperative working environment among team members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
• Actively participates in team meetings.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other teammates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent; additional education a plus
• Minimum one year experience as a Receptionist or in an administrative/customer service role required.
• Experience in the veterinary field preferred.
• Demonstrated competence with computer skills in an office setting.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) and veterinary practice management software is a plus!

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour At RVM, we are dedicated to improving pets' quality of life through evidence-based physical rehabilitation. Our collaborative, team-focused approach ensures every patient receives a unique treatment plan tailored to their needs. We foster professional growth by providing mentorship, industry-leading training, and goal-setting support to help you advance in rehabilitation, pain management, and sports medicine. Your wellbeing matters to us. With a weekday-only schedule, generous PTO, and a culture that prioritizes mental and physical health, we ensure you have the balance you need to thrive. As a VROMP Partner, we are part of the nation's first group of standalone veterinary practices dedicated to high-quality rehabilitation and orthopedic medical care. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary rehabilitation and making a lasting impact on patients' lives.