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Customer Service Representative - CSR  – Bozeman, MT   AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) Accredited Hospital – Fear Free Staff    Our Team at Gallatin Veterinary Hospital   is looking to add a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to our team. GVH is in Bozeman, Montana. We are a 5-doctor general practice, open Monday through Saturday. Work/Life balance is a priority and our CSRs work a four day work week.  We have a beautiful hospital for our clients, patients, and team members. If you enjoy working in a demanding, fast-paced environment, we have a place for you! The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently is key for this position.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Service Representative (CSR) actively recruits new clients and promotes hospital services. Schedules client visits and drives the flow of clients and pets through the hospital to aid the productivity of the veterinary medical team. Ensures good communication with the clients, and coordinates the care of the pets, influencing clients to return and refer their friends and families.   WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions): • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun • Maintain knowledge of the services the hospital provides and utilizes the information to promote the hospital’s services and products to existing and prospective customers • Welcome clients and pets, ensuring that they are comfortable in the hospital, and educating the clients about preventative care and pet health needs • Assist incoming clients. Document and enter the pet’s history, requested services, and other pertinent information within the practice management software • Direct the flow of clients and pets to ensure superior client care and maximum productivity of the veterinary medical team • Answer basic questions from clients on the phone and in person, act as an initial triage to determine patient’s service needs. Refer the patient to the appropriate veterinary staff as needed • Schedule client appointments and follow-up exams. Work with Veterinarian(s) and veterinary staff as needed to ensure optimal scheduling • Assist outgoing clients by providing all necessary instructions, information, and invoices • Dispense prescription items per the Veterinarian's instructions and sells retail products • Responsible for cash management including accepting payments for products and services provided. Perform daily reconciliation of the cash drawer • Respond to customer complaints in a professional, courteous manner and act satisfactorily to resolve the problem • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork to ensure the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care • Perform other duties and projects as requested   WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications): Education : • High School Diploma or GED required Professional Licenses/Certifications: None Experience: • 1+ years experience in retail sales or customer service preferred • Experience in a medical facility desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability: • Ability to provide effective customer service principles • Basic knowledge of medical terminology • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills • Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills • Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and situations • Prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions • Strong organizational and time manage