Head Dental Receptionist position available.
Start date September/October 2024. The start date can be adjusted for the right candidate
Required for 5 days per week - 8.30am to 5pm
Salary will be based on the level of experience in this position.
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 Melbourne Dental Practice could be for you.
* Previous Dental practice experience and knowledge would be needed.
* Salary on offer dependent on your level of experience.
* Key skills needed are: Ability to learn, Be proactive, Attention to detail, Good communicator.
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.
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.
To apply for this position please send your CV and an accompanying letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Experience:
* Dental receptionist: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person