Medical Customer Care Specialist
Company: Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) required. Compensation is $15-$17
p.h. DOE. HOURS: Up to 40 hours; this position may have varying
working hours including the ability to work evenings and weekends
as needed including Saturdays SCOPE OF POSITION Medical Customer
Care Specialists support the Healthy Pet Clinic by providing
outstanding customer service, counseling, and education to the
general public about the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s
(HSNEGA) services and programs. They also provide administrative
support for the Healthy Pet Clinic (including wellness and
spay/neuter services) , greet and direct visitors, and perform
clerical duties as assigned , including data processing, answering
phones, and scheduling appointments. Customer Service Greets guests
entering HSNEGA with friendly disposition, directs clients to
correct destination/staff, and accurately answers questions from
public and customers. Fields general inquiries from the public,
always maintaining a calm, courteous and respectful manner. Assists
the public with Wellness Clinic services offered through the
Healthy Pet Clinic including check in/out and counseling on
services provided. Assists with taking spay/neuter appointments,
processing deposits, entering appointments into IDEXX, and
assisting with check in/out. Administrative Assists with compiling
and maintaining accurate files on all animals. Processes Healthy
Pet Clinic clients including scheduling, data entry, and general
administrative process and flow through. Answers multi-line phone
system promptly and professionally, routing calls to the
appropriate personnel and providing general information to the
public as needed. Checks organizational voice mail in a timely
manner and distributes messages/forwarding calls as needed to the
appropriate recipient. Enters and maintains proper documentation on
all client and animal records. Provides accurate and thorough Data
entry and paperwork, including memos and addendums as needed.
Checks daily for follow-ups on any pending issues. Assists with
opening duties and closing duties, including daily financial
reconciliation. Patient Intake/Dismissal Checks in patients during
morning intakes with the assistance of other team members including
explaining the surgery process to pet owners, and collecting
required paperwork and ensuring it is properly completed.
Oversee/assist with completion of paperwork for each day’s
clients/patients in conjunction with the CCSC and clinical staff.
Assists with spay/neuter appointment setting and ensures correct
record-keeping for all clients in IDEXX Neo. Participates in
afternoon dismissal of patients with the assistance of other team
members including explaining recovery instructions, collecting
monies, and properly completing paperwork. Works closely with CCSC
to ensure daily cash outs and money handling are done efficiently,
honestly and on time. Adheres to all cash management Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs). Wellness Clinic Safely and humanely
administer medications (via injection and orally), vaccinations
(via injection and orally), screening tests (via blood draw) and
microchips to public, owned animals within the scope of HSNEGA’s
standard operating procedures. Efficiently and kindly communicating
with clients to obtain history, discuss wellness services, and care
for their animal. Exceptional animal handling skills and confidence
in the ability to handle aggressive animals safely. Maintain
accurate and detailed medical records. Working knowledge of
vaccinations, flea/heartworm prevention, and basic animal
husbandry. Other Duties Ensures the cleanliness and organization of
assigned work area including daily removal of trash and clutter and
restocking of supplies. Oversees the ongoing cleanliness of the
Healthy Pet Clinic (eg. waste removal, sweeping, etc.). Employs
proper disinfection techniques and animal handling to limit
potential disease transmission. Handles all animals safely and
humanely. Strive to remain current on best practices in animal
health and sheltering/kennel operations to ensure staff is
performing duties accurately and HSNEGA is in compliance. Recommend
and implement changes to ensure the optimal operation of the kennel
areas. Willingly and cooperatively performs other duties as
assigned by proper authority that may not be in specific job
description. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Regularly
sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment. Must
be able to deal with an often fast paced and changing workload
which at times can be stressful. Must have the ability to perform
in standard office, animal care, and kennel environments with
exposure to hazardous chemicals and be able to tolerate noxious
odors and high noise levels. Must be able to safely lift and carry
up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help. By nature
of the industry, consistently exposed to animals/animal allergens
under conditions with limited alternatives available. There also
may be occasional exposure to dead, sick, unruly, and/or dangerous
animals in addition to exposure to parasites and infectious
diseases. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High school or equivalent
education with advanced training or experience preferred. Basic
Computer skills required.
Keywords: Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, East Point , Medical Customer Care Specialist, Administration, Clerical , Gainesville, Georgia