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Vanessa Woodward

Templeton,CA

Summary

I am a motivated, energetic, and friendly individual looking for full-time. I’m able to work under pressure, I am reliable, and I have well over 10+ years of customer service experience working with the public and 6 of those years are in the veterinary field in both general practice and emergency. I have excellent organizational skills, communication, and multi-tasking skills and strong attention to detail to help keep great business for you as an employee, strong welcoming approachable, charming attitude to give customers a great experience every visit.

Animal-loving Veterinary Receptionist offering exemplary telephone and customer service skills. Hardworking employee known for remaining composed and confident in crisis situations. Trained in EzyVet.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Receptionist

COASTAL CARDIOLOGY
02.2024 - Current
  • Answering incoming calls, taking messages, and providing general information to patients.
  • Scheduling and confirming patient appointments, and medical consultations.
  • Maintaining patient records and ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Processing patient admissions and discharges
  • Performing all duties within HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of all doctors, staff, and patient information.
  • Maintaining patient records and ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate
  • Processing patient admissions and discharges
  • Processing billing and payment for services, including insurance claims
  • Ensuring the reception area is tidy and presentable with all necessary materials
  • Complying with healthcare regulations and safety standards at all times
  • Coordinating with medical staff to ensure efficient patient flow within the facility.

Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

Central Coast Pet Emergency Hospital & ER
09.2016 - 05.2023
  • Triage and assess patient overall state
  • Going over estimates for procedures and getting those documents signed
  • Enter TPR and other patient details such as history taken into the computer
  • Filling medications both liquid and tablets
  • Providing the technicians and doctor with animal restraint and patient care
  • Help with procedures such as drawing blood, running blood work on IDEXX machine, staining samples.
  • Answering phones, taking messages.
  • Handling money transactions and balancing out drawer everyday
  • Scanning and sending chart files to other clinics/hospitals or specialty

Customer Service Representative

Solvang Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Getting all clients with a smile and making them feel welcome.
  • Checking patients in and out
  • Providing the doctor with animal restraint assistance
  • Filling prescriptions
  • Scheduling appointments and calling to confirm surgeries.
  • Handling all money transactions and balancing report and end of day.
  • Writing in patient charts. Filing patient charts.
  • Disinfecting all surfaces.
  • Handling high stress, high client volume.

Education

High school - Diploma

Delta High School
Santa Maria, CA
05.2007

Veterinary Technician Certificate - Veterinary Technician

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Phone Etiquette

  • Receptionist (6 years)

  • Time management

  • Typing

  • Records management

  • Medication dispensing

  • Reception area maintenance

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Compassionate care

  • Effective multitasking

  • Prioritization

  • Empathy for animals

  • Exam room preparation

  • Follow-up calls

  • Care education

  • Animal handling

  • Veterinary standards and procedures

  • Inpatient care

  • Veterinary medical records software

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

COASTAL CARDIOLOGY
02.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Solvang Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2021

Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

Central Coast Pet Emergency Hospital & ER
09.2016 - 05.2023

Veterinary Technician Certificate - Veterinary Technician

Allan Hancock College
05.2001 -

High school - Diploma

Delta High School
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