Dental Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our team for a full time maternity cover position starting in July 2023.
The Dental Receptionist will work ‘front of house’ in a Private dental practice, as the first point of contact over the phone or on arrival. You will be responsible for booking in new patients, greeting visitors, sorting out appointments and undertaking other non-clinical tasks of an administrative nature.
Duties and responsibilities of the role include:
- Contribute to the smooth running of the practice;
- Diary management and booking systems;
- Oversee incoming and outgoing laboratory work;
- Patient communications;
- General administration tasks, such as emailing, scanning, printing and sending forms;
- Handling payments including dental finance applications and end of day reconciliation.
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Relationship building skills;
- Good organisational skills;
- Excellent attendance and time keeping;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to recognise areas of improvement and implement change as necessary;
- Friendly, sensitive and good humour;
- Team-work oriented;
- Computer literate;
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Previous experience with Exact Software of Excellence is preferred however, full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Previous experience as a dental receptionist and knowledge within the dental industry is preferred for this role however, full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Additional benefits include:
- Temp to perm opportunity;
- Workplace Pension;
- Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Interviews will take place via video link Monday - Fridays
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MCDR0423
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dental Receptionist roles across Ace Dental's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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