Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at Horsforth Dental. Due to a recent retirement we are looking for a hardworking and caring employee, with a friendly disposition for the position of receptionist. We would like someone who is confident in dealing with the public, polite, and with excellent communication skills. Experience of working in a dental environment and using Exact software is preferred, however dental experience is not essential and full training will be given to the right candidate.

Job role

We are a small NHS and private dental practice based in Horsforth. We offer a range of treatments from Invisalign to sedation and implants. The right candidate must be able to work as part of a team to ensure each patient has an excellent experience with us. The role involves dealing with patients both face to face and over the phone, managing appointments, dealing with payments and answering patient queries. Ensuring an outstanding patient journey will be a major part of this role, and therefore you must enjoy working with people, in a busy practice. The role also requires basic cleaning duties of and around the reception area.
Our practice website is www.horsforthdental.co.uk

Job details

The role is four days per week to begin with, with the potential to increase to five days per week as we expand further:
Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch)
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17.30 (1 hour lunch)
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch)
Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 (30 min lunch)

Total = 30 hours per week

There are also opportunities for extra hours to cover staff holiday and for admin throughout the week.

Essential attributes:

Excellent communication skills
Caring manner, and understanding of patient needs
Approachable
Organised
Well presented and professional
Ability to work using own initiative
Excellent experience of IT systems
Salary: starting at 12.75 per hour (depending on experience)

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

Pay: From 12.75 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025