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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Patient Care Coordinator, Technician Assistant, Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario
Veterinary Patient Care Coordinator, Technician Assistant
Location: Ottawa, ON
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a part time Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated!
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining the communication lines between the doctor and the client. You are the direct liaison between the Treatment/ICU veterinarians, treatment staff and the clients while their pet is in our care.
Attending patient rounds
Providing daily financial and medical updates on all hospitalized patients
Updating invoicing daily based on Smart Flow treatment sheets
Handling client updates or questions via email or phone
Preparing medications
Medical records maintenance
Preparing and presenting discharge instructions, medications and client education
Coordinating referrals or transfers with other hospitals
Following up on discharged patients
Discussing financing, requesting deposits, updating estimate plans and taking payments
relaying lab results
This is a vital role within the clinic and candidates must be detail oriented, communicate well with clients, be friendly, compassionate, professional, and work cooperatively with others. This position requires a very organized and dependable individual, who can manage multiple tasks at the same time with a great deal of positive energy. Superior communication skills and excellent client service skills are paramount while managing associated tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Schedule: This position does involve evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. We are currently looking for a part time position but would consider full time for the right candidate.
Our ideal candidate is a technician, but we would consider a VA or CSR with extensive veterinary experience, a strong client communication background and a desire for client education.
What VCA Canada Offers
Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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