Client Service Supervisor

Client Service SupervisorWe are seeking a highly experienced Client Service Professional to join our leadership team as Client Service Supervisor. Under direction from the Hospital Manager/Administrator, the Client Service Supervisor performs a wide range of difficult-to-complex administrative activities related to quality patient care and excellent client service, management of finances and accounting, marketing and promotion of services, staffing and human resources, and discretionary activities that serve to support effective business operations. Applicant must be a reliable self-starter, motivated by a challenging, fast-paced environment. Strong candidates will have supervisory experience, a positive attitude, a friendly demeanor towards both animals and people, will be detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task and can demonstrate the importance and understanding of high quality customer service.Skills and QualificationsExcellent knowledge of client service and communication center operations.Strong organizational skills.Strong client relations and interpersonal skills.Intermediate to expert computer skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong supervisory skills.Self-starter and team player.Strong client service background.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.2 years of supervisory experience required.2 years of experience in the veterinary field preferred.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the day-to-day client service areas of the front office and internally with departmental relations. This includes interviewing, training, coaching, developing, mentoring and disciplinary action as appropriate.Direct on-the-job training to develop employee skill sets, advise employees of performance requirements with the standards of client service for the organization.Assist Hospital Manager with day to day operations.Resolve informal client complaints, maintain and report on these issues to the hospital manager.Responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of the front office to include enforcement of policies, procedures and protocols.Identify and provide recommendations for potential problems, non-routine situations, work flow processes, and client service needs to the hospital manager.Make decisions on behalf of the department utilizing good judgment, which demonstrates the best interest of the hospital and the clients.Coach employees and direct reports.Assist in the development and delivery of employee evaluations for the front desk with hospital manager.Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of reporting tools and queries needed to manage the business.Handle communication of financial information to clients and doctors.Act as a liaison between front office and other department supervisors.Why Join the VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists Family?We are passionate about supporting our team and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a career veterinary medicine has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your growth, your happiness, and the clients and patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesTuition support and sponsorshipsFree wellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wagesMedical, dental & vision insuranceLife, long and short term disability insurancePaid parental leave, paid vacation, and sick time401(k)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.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 vcacareers.com