Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Advertised Salary 34,000 Posting Date 11/11/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Customer Service Rep I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
In this comprehensive position, the client services representative will be the first point of contact (via telephone and in person) for all clients of the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This incumbent will courteously and efficiently handle and/or route client inquiries and concerns to the appropriate areas with the lab or University. This incumbent will also conduct technical administrative work in the collection, maintenance and distribution of administrative data used to produce reports which require analysis and comparisons. Lastly, this incumbent will assist the Accounting/Administrative Team and Director with administrative tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Communications skills: Ability to communicate verbally in a friendly and non-confrontational manner. Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in writing.
• Computer/Equipment knowledge and skills: Knowledge of general computer software, including Word, Excel & Acrobat.
• Familiarity with multi-line phone and standard office equipment (copier, scanner, fax).
• Organizational skills: Extremely reliable, ability to effectively interact with various personalities, and ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Quality assurance and quality control: Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Technical laboratory knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Administrative skills: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Long periods of sitting or standing
• Driving to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Diagnostic Laboratory

• Receive in-coming calls to the Laboratory and route calls to other faculty and staff as needed
• Accurately record voice messages and promptly remit to appropriate staff members
• Provide answers to client questions on general matters such as test schedules, fees, etc.
• Maintain a log of all incoming phone calls
• Maintain the answering machine to assure that the appropriate greeting message is recorded at the end of each day
• Greet onsite visitors and clients, directing them where to drop samples or to the appropriate person or departments
• Monitor and maintain AVDL email address when covering phones. This
• includes responding to any emails from clients, forwarding test results to appropriate staff, addressing failed fax and failed email report messages promptly
• Answer any chats coming in from website chat function
• Package and send supplies to clients including UPS labels, Specimen bags, Courier drop boxes, and BVD kits
• Set-up new client accounts for online results/ bill payment access Assist clients with use of online account system

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Accessions duties:

• Efficiently processes, validates, accessions, and distributes different veterinary biological diagnostic specimens for testing to laboratory sections, consistent with standard operating procedures, while maintaining sample integrity and following biosafety procedures.
• Respectfully and expeditiously communicate about diagnostic biological samples and diagnostic tests, including problem resolution, with internal and external customers.
• Accurately enter all submission information into LIMS system.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative duties

• Enter UPS charges, outside lab charges, and courier charges on client accounts
• Assist with contacting clients by phone to collect on accounts with a balance over 30 days
• Maintain AVDL listerv, birthday list, and employee contact list as new employees arrive or employees depart
• Perform other business-related tasks as assigned by the Business Manager, Administrative Manager or the Director

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Ancillary Administrative/Laboratory Support

• Enter submission information and results into VetView as directed by the Case Manager, Business Manager or Administrative Manager
• Perform courier runs to VTH

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Amy Lavender Recruitment Contact Email amydors@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References with Contact Information