Job Description

• Set-up and prepare the treatment room .Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy.
• Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
• Assist in taking radiographs (according to your level of training)
• Maintain and decontaminate equipment
• Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient.
• Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery.
• Confirm the patient’s medical history is up-to-date
• Provide chair side support to the dentist, hygienist or therapist during treatment
• Assist in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensure that they are stored securely
• Monitor and maintain stock within the surgery as necessary, informing the head nurse or practice manager
• Liaising with the dentists, hygienists or therapist over orders or any shortages of materials
• Follow all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality
• Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
• Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required

Aspirational Candidates with positive and can do attitude with no past training are also welcome. Availability of in-house training and career progression for right candidate with no past experience in dentistry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• dental: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (Preferred)

License:

• GDC (Preferred)

Duties:

• Providing chair-side assistance
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Job Duties:

• Greeting and welcoming visitors
• Scheduling
• Managing correspondence
• Carrying out requests from management as needed
• Maintaining stock and ordering supplies
• Answering emails and sorting post
• Answering phone calls and transferring them as necessary
• Managing website functions and social media

Work remotely:

• No

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified Dental Nurse.. Be flexible with a positive work ethic. Must have good communication skills. Have excellent people skills. Have a friendly, approachable disposition with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Be able to work well in a team, and use own initiative when needed.