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ADS Level 5 - Emergency Services Client Services Representative(s) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College *Reposted*

Competition Number:
88E21R
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
ADS Level 5 - Emergency Services Client Services Representative
Contract:
Part-Time Term Positions
Hours of Work:
Multiple part-time shifts available: Saturdays 10am – 6pm,   Saturdays 5pm – 11pm Sundays 8am – 4pm,   Sundays 10am – 6pm
Salary:

$52,265 to $57,551 per annum, prorated to time and term as per CUPE 1870

Term:

June 28, 2021 to April 30, 2022 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Atlantic Veterinary College is seeking applicants to fill multiple Emergency Services Client Services Representatives term positions, to staff the primary care emergency clinic at the VTH.

The primary emergency clinic provides after-hours emergency coverage to veterinary clinics across Prince Edward Island, and as such is staffed by TRIAGE receptionists on weekends from 8am-11pm and on weekday evenings from 5pm-11pm.  There are part-time positions available (totaling 0.76 FTE, or 28.5 hours per week), to be filled by at least two candidates, depending on availability and service requirements.

The Emergency Services Reception team members are responsible for answering after-hours phone calls (many of which will be of an urgent/emergent nature) and triaging those phone calls appropriately to the staff working in the hospital. They are also responsible for receiving patients after hours, many of which will be unstable, and for collecting payments for procedures performed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Answer and direct emergency calls that come in through the main VTH phone lines
  • Process hospital admissions, many of which are emergency admissions
  • Maintain professional interaction during emotional/stressful situations
  • Generate invoices and process payments
  • Assist in setting up external financing for clients as needed
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Assemble discharge information and communicate with the referring clinics about patients that have come in or called overnight
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain client financial accounts within the confines of hospital financial policies
  • Interact with and facilitate communication between clients, referring veterinarians, students, and hospital staff
  • Comfortable working alone at night

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 graduation with completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a veterinary emergency and/or referral setting is required
  • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of training / experience in a high-volume, client-facing customer service role
  • Business/Accounting/Cash handling experience
  • Strong computer and word processing abilities with experience using electronic medical records being an asset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated abilities in customer service and reception skills
  • Medical terminology diploma or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure/intense emergency situations

Previous applicants of Competition # 88E21 need not reapply.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.