Dental Receptionist Apprenticeship

5 days ago


Tees Valley, United Kingdom Paragon Skills Full time

Dental Receptionist Apprenticeship (Customer Service) - Middlesbrough Join to apply for the Dental Receptionist Apprenticeship (Customer Service) - Middlesbrough role at Paragon Skills. Job Description As a dental Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for patients. Your professional appearance, behavior, and standard of customer care influence the impression patients have of the practice and set the tone for their visit. You will help create a positive environment, manage stress levels in the surgeries, and contribute to overall patient wellbeing. Customer Service Ensure the patient journey is adhered to at all times, paying attention to the outside of the building as well as the inside. Welcome patients in person or over the telephone, establishing the reason for their visit/call and ensuring they are treated in a friendly, courteous and professional manner while communicating waiting times. Acknowledge and welcome all visitors and contractors arriving at the practice and ensure the visitors book is signed. Book and amend appointments, answer the phone, and update patient records. Answer the telephone promptly and in the prescribed manner. Switch on and off the answer machine messages at the relevant times of day and check for messages to return calls. Check reception emails frequently and respond to all emails. Accurately update and protect patient information, including on the electronic database. Book next appointments before the patient leaves the practice. Contact patients regarding their upcoming appointment, including courtesy calls. Maintain efficient and accurate appointment system. Keep appointment books as full as possible. Ensure treatment plans, medical histories, and PR forms are signed at relevant appointments. Access sensitive information while maintaining patient confidentiality. Inform patients about the dental services and products we offer. Build and nurture great working relationships with the Clinical and Practice team. Support the smooth running of the practice by working well with the team. Work at other practice locations from time to time as required. Role model the Riverdale Values: “Be The Best We Can Be, Do The Right Thing & Support Each Other”. Administration Keep the reception area and waiting room clean and tidy. Record lab work when returned to the practice. Send out ‘Failed to attend’ letters on the same day to relevant patients. Record and send out patient recalls. Manage open courses as directed by the Practice Manager. Organise stock supplies and control for reception. Remove hazards from the waiting area safely. Ensure all relevant NHS and private forms are completed. Ensure patient records are completed correctly before filing and storing them securely. Print day sheets from the system and out record cards before end of day. Check toilets daily, keeping them clean, tidy, and stocked. Log out of SFD and SOE when leaving the reception desk. Attend and participate in practice meetings. Skills Required Communication skills. IT skills. Attention to detail. Training Founded in 1974, Paragon Skills offers market‑leading learning and talent solutions. On completion of this 12‑month apprenticeship you will obtain the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship. Prospects Possibility of a full‑time role after the completion of the apprenticeship. Seniority Level Internship Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industry Education Administration Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr



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