Dermatology Veterinary Doctor Coordinator

Directly supports specific doctor(s)for a given shift; may support different doctors within a department at different times 

Ensures follow through of departmental workflow for the supported doctor(s) 

Collaborates on scheduling of consults, transfers, and diagnostics 

Delegates team responsibilities as appropriate to team members (rounding cases, planning and managing diagnostic scheduling and information, etc.) 

Acts as point of contact for referral partner transfers/inquiries if doctor is unavailable 

Provides departmental client communication for cases (i.e. concerns, care plan discussions, Q&A in absence of doctor, etc.) 

Drafts medical record documentation for supported doctor(s). Creates initial patient history, documents/gathers initial vital statistics and treatment orders, scribes referral letter and discharge/dismissal letter for doctor review. 

Monitors e-mails and voicemails for doctor(s) 

Assists with and ensures completion of outpatient procedures as required by doctor(s) (bandage changes, post-operative radiographs, diagnostic samples, medication administration, etc.) 

May escort outpatient clients to and from exam rooms and prepare/maintain exam rooms 

Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired 

Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.) 

Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary 

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills