Dental Receptionist

Scottish Dental Care; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishopton Dental Clinic, part of Scottish Dental Care Group, is seeking an experienced Dental Receptionist to join the team on a 4 days per week basis. You will welcome patients, manage bookings, and support daily clinic operations with a friendly, professional approach.

Ideal candidates have reception experience in a dental setting, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication. You will be part of a supportive, patient-focused practice environment committed to high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a receptionist, ideally within a dental practice.
• Strong communication skills across telephone, email, and in person.
• Excellent organisation and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for patients and answer enquiries.
• Book appointments and manage scheduling.
• Provide a warm, professional welcome and smooth patient journey.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Customer service

Organisation

Telephone & face-to-face communication

Patient care

Tools

SOE dental software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Receptionist – 4 days per week

Bishopton Dental Clinic | Scottish Dental Care

We are looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our friendly team at Bishopton Dental Clinic on a full-time basis.

As our Dental Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our patients and play an important role in the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. You will support patients throughout their journey, from booking appointments and answering enquiries to providing a warm, professional welcome when they arrive.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and is confident working in a busy, professional environment.

Hours of Work

• Tuesday – Thursday: 8:45am – 6pm
• Friday: 8:45am – 5pm

About You

We are looking for a confident, friendly and highly organised individual who can deliver a consistently high standard of patient care.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Receptionist, ideally within a dental practice
• Experience using SOE and Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Experience working within structured and regulated processes
• A professional approach and the ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills across telephone, email and face-to-face interactions
• A warm, friendly and professional manner with patients and visitors
• A confident and cheerful telephone manner
• A strong commitment to maintaining high standards
• A genuine passion for patient care and an understanding of patients' individual needs
• The ability to handle challenging or difficult situations calmly and professionally
• A willingness to go the extra mile for patients and colleagues
• Confidence communicating with clinical specialists and wider practice team members
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning and developing your skills

Why Join Scottish Dental Care?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned dental provider where patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

You will become part of a supportive, professional team and have the opportunity to contribute to a practice that values high standards, teamwork and an excellent patient experience.

If you are an experienced Dental Receptionist looking for your next opportunity and would like to be part of the Scottish Dental Care team, we would love to hear from you.