Dental Receptionist/administrator - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - Alexandra Dental Practice

Alexandra Dental Practice

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled, hardworking dental receptionist to join our team

Fully digital clinic and specialist administration also.

Private/Denplan practice with all the comforts. Onsite car park. 6 monthly events and team bonding activities +

Our existing team is 25 and growing. Multiple sites in West Hertfordshire.

Well equipped and friendly team growing year on year. Fun working environment.

Experience in a dental setting and with SOE dental system ideal.

MUST have great communication and customer service skills and fundamentally fun and friendly.

Full time position - Monday to Friday 8:30 - 18:00 with one Saturday a month 8:30 - 14:00.

Potential for part time hours - this can be discussed at the interview stage.

Key tasks

Answer the telephone and deal with patient enquiries in a positive, efficient and friendly manner
Receive and deal with patients and visitors in a pleasant and prompt manner
Keep patients informed of any delays
Notify dentists/hygienists of patients' arrivals
Schedule patient appointments in accordance with the practice policies and keep records of all appointments and remind patients of their appointments as required
Prepare day sheets for each dentist [hygienist/therapist]
Collect and record patient payments and pursue any debts in accordance with the practice payments policy
Follow computer procedures to ensure that patient records are properly maintained
Liaise with dental laboratories, suppliers and other organisations as required, keeping records of laboratory work in and out
Deal in an appropriate and prompt manner with patient feedback and inform the practice manager about patient comments and complaints
Manage the sales of dental sundries to patients and ensure patients are provided with the opportunity to buy sundries when they leave the practice
Keep the office, and reception area tidy and welcoming
Identify his/her own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training as agreed with the line manager during appraisal
Provide feedback on the performance of the trainee receptionist that you supervise
Assist throughout the practice and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal
Attend all practice meetings as requested