via indeed · 13 July 2026 ·1 day ago

Dental Receptionist/Administrator

Camden Place Dental Practice
Preston Full-time
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Overview

As Receptionist/Front of House you will be at the centre of patient engagement and practice operations. Previous experience of a role within dentistry essential.

The front of desk is responsible for all functional duties of clinical administration: phone and email enquiries handling, conversations and bookings, medical documentation administration (SOE Portal Med checks, logging/saving patient communication, etc.), advanced diary management, check\-in and check\-out of clients on the day, relationships management.

The Ideal Candidate will:

  • Ensure the smooth running of reception in order to provide a 5\-star standard of service to patients, visitors and staff.

  • Book patients in for their appointments accurately.

  • Deal with /respond to all phone calls, emails \& answerphone messages in an efficient, timely and courteous manner.

  • Follow up on any outstanding treatment plans and recalls as needed.

  • Collect and record patient payments accurately, encouraging prompt payments and managing outstanding debts.

  • Ensuring conversations are updated correctly throughout the day.

  • Monitor and modify the clinician's daily schedule.

  • Sundry duties to include sorting post, receiving and recording deliveries (ensuring they are put away, making checks and being responsible for allocating them to where they are needed).

  • Be well presented, articulate, hard\-working, motivated and enthusiastic.

  • Have excellent command of the English language both written and spoken, good communicator with high level interpersonal and patient care skills.

  • Have good IT \& computer skills, including Microsoft Office and saving email documentation and attachments.

  • Cashing up and uploading on to management software (DEXT).

Requirements


  • Have previous experience as a dental receptionist.

  • Managerial experience.

  • Background in dental nursing is accepted to be able to deal with patient queries.

  • Previous experience working with specialists.

  • Have a warm and welcoming attitude.

  • Be proactive.

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Have a good command of written and spoken English.

  • Have the ability to multitask and work in a busy environment.

  • Experience with Exact software.
What We're Looking For:
  • Someone who anticipates needs, thinks ahead, and acts without prompting.

  • Your ability to connect with patients and colleagues makes you approachable and effective.

  • Meticulous and Organised: Juggling tasks without missing a beat comes naturally to you.

  • Adaptable \& Eager to Learn: You thrive in fast\-paced environments and seize opportunities to grow.
£15 per hour to begin with. Full\-time position.

Please email CV and brief description of your suitability of the role to: camdenplacedental@gmail.com

Pay: From £15\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
Work Location: In person

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