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Patient Care Coordinator

Advanced Animal Hospital Group Palos Park, IL

Overview Mill Creek Animal Clinic has an opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to join our team! Mill Creek Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary facility that takes a small practice personal approach. Our amazing team is growing and we're looking to bring on another Receptionist! Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but we're willing to train. Location: 12944 S LaGrange Rd, Palos Park, IL 60464 Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week) Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00/hour (based on experience) What We Are Looking For: Our Patient Care Coordinator is the liaison between the staff and our valued clients. The ideal candidate for this position requires excellent verbal communication skills to effectively convey the importance of veterinary care to clients. Strong active listening skills are essential for addressing client questions and concerns. Emotional intelligence and social awareness are highly valued traits. Additionally, the role demands the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator stays with the clients from check-in to check-out, captures medical notes, creates treatment plans, coordinates treatment with technical teams, and follows up post-visit. Responsibilities Essential Functions: Maintains and upholds the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. Sets the stage for a great visit by contacting clients ahead of appointments to set expectations, address questions, and request specific actions. Warmly welcomes clients upon their arrival and escorts them to the exam room. Real-time entry of medical information provided by the veterinarian during patient exams and ensures records are updated with diagnostic results as applicable. Creates, presents, and explains treatment plans in accordance with the veterinarian's directions. Collaborates with the technical team to ensure the completion of the veterinarian's treatment plan within the hospital. Schedules follow-up appointments and future wellness visits. Ensures the fulfillment of any required prescriptions, providing explanations to clients, and coordinating delivery if necessary. Clearly explains discharge instructions and addresses client inquiries. Handles client checkouts and collects payments in the exam room. Conducts post-visit follow-ups with clients to inquire about the well-being of their pets and communicate any diagnostic, lab, or other test results. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Genuine love and appreciation for animals. Friendly, personable, and committed to ensuring client satisfaction. Proficient in active listening and accurate transcription of medical information. Thrive on serving and assisting people. Knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, veterinary medical terminology, conditions, and interactions. Strong computer literacy and typing skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma. Preferred Education and Experience: Medical terminology Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and working on a computer. Ability to bend down and lift up to 40lbs unassisted. Identity Statement: As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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