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Posted Job Title

Clinical Receptionist

Job Profile Title

Receptionist, Clinical
Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, the School is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/

Job Description

This position requires staffing our hospital client service area.  It requires providing excellent customer service to clients who bring their pets to Penn Vet for treatment.  It involves registering patients, discharging patients, posting charges, accepting payments, answering phones for Patient Information and ES calls, filing, and using Cureatr.  This position requires strong customer service skills, being able to communicate effectively with clients, clinicians, and staff.  This position is an essential personnel position and working an alternate schedule including some nights and weekends will be required. This position will require cross training to work at the appointment desk.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ability to handle a very busy Emergency Room and clinic appointments.  Looking for someone who will work collegially with everyone within the department including doctors, students, and staff.  

A cover letter, along with your resume, is required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$15.44 - $26.25

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.