Job Description

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