Client Care Team - Referral Coordinator

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The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

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Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

-Preferred experience within an animal hospital setting with advanced veterinary terminology utilized on a daily basis.
-Exceptional customer service skills
-High level ability to retain large amounts of information to recall at a later time.

The primary responsibility for this position will be the first point of contact for veterinarians calling in referrals to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH). This position ensures accurate and detailed medical history of each referred patient as needed by the specialty services requested, while operating a busy telephone system. Utilization of advanced knowledge of terminology to communicate professionally with referring veterinarians and specialty clinicians is essential for the position.

1. Lift and carry up to 15 pounds both assisted and unassisted.
2. Sit for long periods of time and use of repetitive actions during the entire work day
3. Deliver items throughout the Veterinary Teaching Hospital through the course of the day

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* Responds in a timely and professional manner to calls from referring, community based, veterinarians as well as the Vet Teaching Hospital ( VTH) personnel
* Utilizes advanced knowledge of veterinary terminology to communicating referring veterinary diagnosis, appropriate VTH specialty service, and coordinate assessment/consultation
* Enters patient medical data/history directly into Vetview system while communicating with referring veterinary clinic
* Works with VTH billing policies and practices to develop an accurate medical cost estimate of specialty services for client/patient discussion and decision making
* Accurately applies knowledge of VTH procedures and protocols to routine and unique situations, ensuring all proper mandates are followed when commencing a referral

* Support all appointment desk activities by coordinating appointments for designated specialty services
* Communicates with clients via email and phone to confirm all appointment information is accurate and pre-appointment details are provided in written email
* Acts a liaison between client and medical staff for clarification of patient care through text messages, phone calls, or emails
* Handle fast paced and sometimes stressful situations with a calm demeanor and no reduction in proficiency.

Works as part of the specialty services team as a dedicated client support person to facilitate resolution of client issues. Will mediate with clinicians on the service and the client to improve satisfaction and understanding of patient care provided. Will work with VTH management to resolve issues outside the scope of this position. Additional duties as determined.