Kansas State University Manhattan , KS 66503
Posted 6 days ago
About This Role:
The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Client Services Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service at the Large Animal Desk. While there are many responsibilities of someone in this role, this position is primarily responsible for greeting and referring clients and patients, managing admissions, and facilitating appointments. Client Services Assistants also provide exceptional customer service through taking calls from clients, listening to customer needs, and providing helpful solutions to any concerns or issues. Excellent communication skills are utilized daily as this position acts as a liaison between clients, patients, and the hospital service providers.
Why Join Us:
The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas and is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Worksite Options:
This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree or at least two years of post-high school experience.
Two years of experience in clerical or office support work is preferred.
Training in general office practice.
Experience with veterinary hospital management program software, such as Instinct, will be an asset for this position.
Good public relations skills including the ability to communicate professionally under stress.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer skills, including the knowledge of work processing computer software and medical database programs.
Ability and skills to efficiently coordinate calls on a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to collaborate with established procedures, protocol, and instruction from supervisor.
Ability to complete data entry in a computer system accurately and in a timely fashion.
Ability to apply skills of a service-oriented nature position to the public, faculty, and students in order to promote harmonious working relationships and excellent veterinary medical care for patients.
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents on www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/.
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Jun 28, 2024 Central Daylight Time
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