Financial CSR - Client Service Representative

VCA Animal Hospitals

Posted 5 days ago

Full Time

Tustin, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves direct client interaction, including creating and presenting treatment plans with associated charges, and managing financial updates for hospitalized patients. Essential functions also include standard customer service tasks like greeting visitors, answering phones, and scheduling appointments.

We are seeking a Financial CSR with at least one year of experience in an animal hospital setting. Key responsibilities include creating and presenting treatment plans and estimates to pet owners, managing client communication, and handling financial transactions. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Client Interaction

Financial Presentation

Charge Estimation

Appointment Scheduling

Follow-ups

Payment Processing

Medical Records Management

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Compassion

Veterinary Terminology

Job Description

We are looking for someone who has the ability to work directly with our clients.  As a Financial CSR, your duties will include creating an estimate of charges based on the treatment plan and presenting that treatment plan to the pet owner.  Must have previous experience in an animal hospital and it would be a plus to have knowledge of veterinary terminology.  You will also be entering charges of hospitalized patients and providing those pet parents over the phone with a financial update. This position is Alternate Work Week (four, ten hour shifts per week)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms
• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients
• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments
• Creating and presenting treatment plans based on the doctor's recommendations.
• Answering questions regarding services and cost
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence



QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of proven past experience helping clients in an animal hospital setting
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Compassion for pets and people—as well as awareness and understanding of others’ reactions
• Proven decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action
• The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with pets such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste
 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! 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

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $18 to $23 per hour.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!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.

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/vcaprivacy https://bit.ly/vcalegal

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