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Mississippi State University

Clinical Admissions Assistant Afterhours

🇺🇸 Jackson, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Clinical Admissions Assistant Afterhours. This role manages client and referring veterinarian communications, coordinates patient referrals and admissions, schedules appointments, and monitors building security. The assistant ensures smooth hospital operations while providing excellent client service and support during afterhours at the Animal Health Center.

Highlights

  • Greet clients and coordinate patient intake upon arrival, identifying critical cases and notifying relevant personnel.
  • Answer incoming calls from referring veterinarians using medical terminology to triage emergencies and routine referrals.
  • Manage 30-50 emergency operator calls per night, routing messages appropriately.
  • Maintain and update patient demographic and referring veterinarian information in electronic medical records.
  • Provide emotional support to clients and handle the release of cremains compassionately.
  • Collect and process payments, verify financial eligibility through CareCredit.
  • Monitor building security via cameras and alarms and coordinate emergency resolutions.
  • Requires a high school diploma and four years of directly related experience; veterinary medical environment experience preferred.
  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.
  • Position is full-time, part of the Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM department at Mississippi State University.