Job Description
The rapidly growing Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) provides access to high quality emergency and inpatient care for patients 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The Service Liaison responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting both the VTH faculty and staff in ensuring clinical and billing information is completed accurately and entered into the VTH electronic medical record system; helping facilitate communication between the ECC, other services in the VTH, and with clients; conducting follow up calls with clients and referring/primary veterinarians, and performing other administrative tasks to support the service's goals. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, possess strong problem solving and prioritization skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a diverse team of professionals.
Not only will you have a rewarding career within the ECC service, you can also expect to be rewarded with:
• Minimum starting salary of $36,501
• State retirement plan with pension option
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• TimelyCare: A virtual health service offered to all VT employees at no cost. (Health coaching, counseling, and wellness programs like yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, etc.)
• Paid vacation, plus sick leave, plus paid holidays, plus 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual clothing allowance
• Tuition support, up to 12 credit hours per year.
• PerkSpot: Exclusive VT discounts on flights, car rentals, vacation getaways, concerts, sports, restaurants, bikes, instruments, clothing, and more!
Required Qualifications
Previous clerical, office, or customer service experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills both on the telephone and in person; organization skills; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; strong computer skills; problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a medical or veterinary clinic, urgent care, or emergency department; previous experience using an electronic medical record system; working knowledge of medical terminology.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $36,501.00, commensurate with experience
Review Date
08/21/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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