Clinic Administrative Assistant

Kansas Humane Society Of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Health, pharmacy and dental plans

Vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Pre-tax spending accounts

Discounted YMCA membership

Adoptions and pet-related discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kansas Humane Society Of Wichita is seeking a Clinic Administrative Assistant in Wichita, KS. The role supports the Clinic with data entry, appointment scheduling, and front desk customer service.

The successful candidate will handle medical records, coordinate Donor Subsidized Spay/Neuter scheduling, and assist with clerical tasks while maintaining compassionate care for animals and clients. Strong data entry skills, familiarity with PetPoint and Luminate, and a customer-focused attitude are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of data entry, Microsoft programs, and phone etiquette.
• Experience in caregiving or customer service is preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry of medical and surgical records.
• Schedule medical and surgical appointments and Donor Subsidized Spay/Neuter visits.
• Provide courteous customer service at the front desk and over the phone.
• Assist clinic staff with clerical tasks and training activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Efficient

Sound judgment

Animal handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PetPoint

Luminate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wichita, KS 67219Salary Range: $14.00 HourlyCome join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for a Clinic Administrative Assistant that loves being an important part of an animal's life. This position may be full or part time.

*KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.*

We offer:

• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time when closed for Inclement Weather
• Comprehensive low deductible health, pharmacy and dental plans
• Vision insurance plan
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Discounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet food
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides timely and accurate performance of administrative duties in support of the Clinic, including, but not limited to: surgical and medical data entry, scheduling of medical and surgical appointments, check-in and scheduling of Donor Subsidized Spay/Neuter patients, and courteous customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Customer Service: Provides and models timely, polite, and respectful internal and external customer service regardless of the circumstances. Must remain calm, flexible, and willing to see other perspectives. Provides recognition and support to both staff and volunteers for their individual contributions to our agency.

Customer Training: Must possess the ability to provide information regarding preventative healthcare policies, pet evaluation techniques, adoption policies, post-operative instructions, euthanasia

Clerical: Performs accurate, complete, and concise entry of medical and surgical exam findings, test results, and vaccination history, using PetPoint and Luminate. Schedules Donor Subsidized Spay/neuter, medical, surgical, and externship appointments. Monitor & maintain record of clinic volunteer activity. Prepare Animal Health Certificates. Provides clerical assistance to other clinic staff as time allows.

Training: Participates in staff training and development opportunities as requested. Participates in special events, projects, and cross training programs as needed.

KHS CORE VALUES

The Kansas Humane Society has HEART:

• HAVE COMPASSION
  We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfare
• EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT
  We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.
• ACT WITH INTEGRITY
  We prioritize integrity in all our actions.
• RESPECT ALL
  We treat all animals and people with respect.
• THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION
  We are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.

Qualifications

• QualificationsEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of data entry, Microsoft programs, and phone etiquette.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A background in a caregiving or customer service field. Should prefer and have the ability to cope with emotionally demanding work.
• SKILLS/ABILITIES: Attention to detail a must. Needs to be flexible, efficient, and respectful. Should be able to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions. Animal handling is preferred.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• TALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
• AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average conversations
• REPETETIVE MOTION: The employee is regularly required to type continuously throughout the day.
• FINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use hands to type.
• AVERGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• BODY FLEXIBILITY: The employee may be required to climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. May be pulled, jolted, or jumped on by small and large animals.
• PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May also walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work in areas with high noise level, occasional foul odors, dangerous animals, toxic chemicals, environmental contaminants, zoonotic diseases, and challenging customers. Adequate lighting. Adequate ventilation. Adequate seating. Adequate safety & protective products and equipment. May be required to work in excess of normal workday and work weekends.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization, and to remain focused during times of distraction.
• MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Read, interpret, and record medical data. Ability to communicate clearly (verbal & written).
• EMOTIONAL ABILITY: Ability to cope with stress, loss/ death/grief, emotional and physical fatigue, long hours, and a variety of different human personalities.

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All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.