Emergency Veterinary Coordinator

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Veterinary Discounts

Continuing Education

Job summary

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR is hiring a Doctor Coordinator to join our hospital support team. You will assist receiving ER Veterinarians by handling administrative duties and coordinating patient flow in our fast-paced, high-volume emergency setting.

Key tasks include recording patient histories, attaching records, starting discharge templates, dispensing prescriptions, scheduling procedures, coordinating with the Charge Nurse, and arranging specialty

Qualifications

• One year in client care, preferably veterinary.
• Valid driver’s license for driving the DoveLewis transport van is preferred.
• Experience in critical care or emergency small animal care is preferred.
• Any combination of experience or education may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Record patient history from the registration sheet into the patient medical record.
• Attach rDVM records, pictures, diagnostics, etc. to the patient medical record, and create a written summary as needed in the patient history.
• Begin discharge templates for DVM approval and finalization.
• Dispense prescriptions per DVM instructions.
• Track and help finalize diagnostics.
• Coordinate with Charge Nurse to schedule procedures.
• Coordinate patient care, such as surgery and ultrasounds between departments.
• Locate and room patients.
• Follow up on client communications as appropriate.
• Schedule specialty consultations for clients.
• Create cost estimates per DVM instruction.
• Review and discuss cost estimates with clients.
• Get client signatures on informed consent and estimates as appropriate.
• Set up for specific exam types including fluorescein stain and ear cytology.
• Call poison control, outside pharmacies, or any other organization that can remove administrative tasks from doctors.

Skills

Vet practice knowledge

Vet software

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Client care experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Veterinary computer systems

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR is hiring a Doctor Coordinator to join our hospital support team. You will assist receiving ER Veterinarians by handling administrative duties and coordinating patient flow in our fast-paced, high-volume emergency setting.

Key tasks include recording patient histories, attaching records, starting discharge templates, dispensing prescriptions, scheduling procedures, coordinating with the Charge Nurse, and arranging specialty