**VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital (http://www.vcahospitals.com/delmarva)** is seeking an experienced **Client Service Representative** to join our AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor practice in historic Berlin, Maryland—just minutes from Ocean City resorts. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – _your pet’s health is our top priority and_ _excellent service is our goal_ – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. **Job Description** As the face of VCA, the Client Service Representative sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. CSR combines customer service with sales skills to develop our relationships with our clients and positively impact our business. **Skills and Qualifications** VCA's Client Service Representatives come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds: careers in medical & healthcare fields, retail, hospitality, restaurant service, sales, management, administrative assisting, and call centers. Yet they all share a common passion….the satisfaction that comes from providing an outstanding client experience. The successful CSR candidate will share VCA's commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. He/she will bring a positive attitude, a service orientation, and high energy along with: + At least one year of proven past experience helping customers. + 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. **Duties and Responsibilities** The Client Service Representative plays a key role in the hospital's success, as his/her immediate interaction with customers impacts revenue, repeat visits, and satisfaction. While this position does not have any clinical duties, the CSR will work hand-in-hand with Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Hospital Managers, and Regional Directors. The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for: + 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. + Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions. + Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control). + Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence. Hourly $15.00-$18.00; based on experience **If you are a current associate, you will 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