Job Information
Midwestern University Account Representative - Animal Health Institute - Clinic Finance in Glendale, Arizona
Description
Summary
The Account Representative is part of the Finance Department and works in the front office of the Animal Health Institute. The Account Representative performs a variety of front office operations and provides support for the students, faculty, staff, and pet owners at the Animal Health Institute. The position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Greet and direct clients and visitors at the Companion Animal Clinic and the Large Animal Clinic
Check in patients curbside as they enter the Animal Health Institute grounds
Schedule appointments for veterinary patients and complete registration for the Large Animal Clinic and the Companion Animal Clinic.
Answer phones and direct client questions appropriately
Enter client/patient information into the practice management software
Utilize correct veterinary terminology
Perform cashiering/over the counter payments and collections
Differentiate routine veterinary cases from emergency cases
Work in conjunction with the Manager of Patient Accounts to help reach and maintain financial and accounts receivable goals for the Animal Health Institute
Monitor and maintain various reports and daily deposits for the College of Veterinary Medicine
Document appropriate notes in practice management software
Generate receipts to clients
Explain charges/balances to clients
Prepare account adjustments for approval and process refunds
Assist with receptionist duties
Work extended hours and weekends with flexible schedule
On occasion, animal handling may be required
Must treat all employees, students, and clients with a high level of respect while providing excellence in customer service, following the guidelines of MWU and the Animal Health Institute
Provide support for other MWU clinics as needed
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other qualifications include:
The position requires strict compliance with all policies and procedures
This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and many internal customers and therefore, the individual must be able to develop positive rapport effectively
Compassion for pets and people- awareness and understanding of other’s reactions
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED is required. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting. Previous experience working in a veterinary animal hospital is preferred. Experience working in a team environment with a high focus on excellent customer service and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor, be detail oriented, and promote a welcoming atmosphere is essential.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. The individual must have the ability to learn/navigate effectively in a practice management system.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must regularly use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Animal Allergies Statement:
No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay, or dust.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)