Dental Receptionist/administrator

  • Wallington
  • Manor Dental Care

Dental Receptionist & Administrator position available.

Salary will be dependant on level of experience in this position.

Immediate start would be possible - Required for up to 5 days per week.**

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to progress in the Dental field?

Are you already working as a Dental receptionist, but want to develop further in your career to perhaps become a practice manager?

Do you have ambition and drive?

Then this position at Manor Dental Care could be for you.

Previous Dental practice experience and knowledge would be needed

Salary on offer dependent on your level of experience. Starting from £10.50 p/hr upwards.

Key skills needed are: Ability to learn, Be proactive, Attention to detail, Good communicator.

Manor Dental Care are looking for a new team member to join our busy mainly Private Dental Practice in Wallington SM6.

Duties include :

  • Greet patients and welcome them in to the practice.
  • Make appointments for patients in person or on the telephone for dental and hygiene visits.
  • Be able to communicate comfortably and effectively with patients about money and accept payments for treatments in the appropriate manner.
  • Answer the telephone in a personal and pleasant manner and make telephone calls to patients as appropriate.
  • Be able to type letters if necessary.
  • Have patient records ready at the beginning of each session and file them at the end of each day.
  • Administer the patient recall system.
  • Be capable of using a computer system within the practice effectively. Operate the appointment system in the practice on the computer.
  • Be responsible for the input of new patient and change of address information onto the computer database.
  • Be aware of the importance of the receptionist’s role in ensuring that every patient’s visit is a pleasant and effective as possible.
  • Be dynamic and spot opportunities to bring new patients to the practice.

Administrator: (example list)

  • Organise and manage all invoices - into the practice.
  • Collate month end pay information for Hygienist & Dentists.
  • Recruit staff with the assistance of the principals.
  • Manage and record holiday and absence log.
  • Ensure efficient running of the patient recall system.
  • Manage new patient enquiries.
  • Maintain practice audits.

General

  • Ensure that medical emergency procedures, fire procedures, accident reports and the checking and maintenance of stock levels and equipment are maintained.
  • Help provide a comfortable, attractive, clean and uncluttered environment for the patients.
  • Maintain correct uniform and a professional manner and appearance.
  • Be flexible with hours of work in the case of a dental emergency.

Manor Dental Care

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary : £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance bonus