Dental Nurse (68568)

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

An independent dental practice in Stourbridge is seeking a qualified and experienced Dental Nurse/Receptionist to join their team. The role may also involve covering shifts at their sister practice in Wolverhampton. The position is available on a full or part-time basis and offers a competitive hourly rate. The practice is located in the affluent village of Kinver and has two surgeries with digital x-rays. The successful candidate will be responsible for reception duties, patient care, appointment booking, and dental nursing duties. Knowledge of the SOE system and excellent communication and organizational skills are desired. GDC registration and a satisfactory DBS check are required.

Job Description:DENTAL NURSE/RECEPTIONIST, STOURBRIDGE

We’re looking for a Qualified and experienced Dental Nurse / Receptionist to join this independent established NHS/Private practice in Stourbridge

This role may involve covering as and when at their sister practice in Wolverhampton – This will be discussed further at an interview

•To start asap

•This is an exciting opportunity is available to work on a Full or Part time basis

•The practice will consider purely reception role but desirable to have a dual reception and dental nursing role.

•£10.00-£12.00 per hour

Practice information:
Located in beautiful, affluent, quiet tourist village of Kinver. This is a 2 surgery practice, computerised using SOE with digital x rays. There is plenty of off road parking

Job Role :
•Impeccable reception manners and professional customer care is mandatory
•First contact for patients, showing utmost respect and ensuring a smooth and positive patient journey.
•Building patient confidence and faith in the practice and leaving a great impression.
•Encouraging excellent patient reviews on Google and Friend & Family
•Being eyes and ears of the practice, keeping an eye on day to day issues and resolving/communicating to appropriate individuals
•Answering the phone, booking and amending appointments and making recalls
•Maintaining full dentist list and managing diaries
•Ensuring no patient debts generated
•Updating patient records, ensuring accurate and up to date patient information on system
•Informing patients on all services on offer
•Maintaining patient confidentiality and following GDPR regulations at all times
•General reception housekeeping
•Responsibly handling payments- cash/card/cheque and accurate cashing up
•Effectively communicating with other team members to maintain positive working relations
•General administration tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, printing , shredding and sorting/filing/sending forms
•Dental Nursing duties- preparing surgery, cleaning, stoocking up, assisting dentists
•Following practice policies and protocols at all times
•Understanding, sharing and promoting business ethos
•Desired skills and personal qualities
•Knowledge of SOE system
•Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Patience

Requirements:
Fully qualified and GDC registered for dental nursing
A satisfactory DBS is required for this position.Location: West Midlands, Stourbridge