Maternity cover.
Are you organised, computer literate and good with people even in the most stressful environment?
We are looking for someone who can take charge of our front of house at a busy dental practice in Warlingham. You will need to be cheerful and gregarious with an eye for detail and the ability to multi task. You have experience in a front of house role, ideally in a dental environment. Preferably you are also a qualified dental nurse. Registration with the GDC is desirable. Experience in the use of Software of Excellence would also be advantageous.
This role is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.
Job purpose
Ensure that the Reception desk is organised in an efficient manner and patients are looked after during their visit to the practice.
Reception
- Answer the telephone in the prescribed manner
- Welcome all patients arriving at the practice
- Ensure that the appointment system is efficient and accurate
- Collect and record patient payments
- Administration and finance
- Encourage prompt payments and chase outstanding debts according to the practice policy
- Liaise with dental laboratories, supply companies and other organisations as required
- Send out patient recalls
- Compile day sheets
- Keep the office, reception area and waiting room clean and tidy
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of a dental nurse when required)
- Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast paced environment
- Previous administration or reception experience
- Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus
- Efficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Preferred SOE experience
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Preferred GDC registrant
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Flexible
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team with good follow up.
- This will be a part time position
Tuesday and Thursday 7.45am to 4.45pm
Wednesday 1pm to 5.45pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.75 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/06/2025
