Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker

Community Dental Services CIC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bedford is seeking a Reception and Administrative Support role to assist in clinics. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be approachable and flexible with working hours. Responsibilities include supporting patients and staff, maintaining dental instruments, and traveling to various clinics. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 27 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Funded internal and external mandatory training

Uniforms provided

Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support in clinics.
• Assist in the decontamination and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.
• Support patients and staff with a welcoming and upbeat approach.
• Travel to clinics to provide necessary support as required.
• Work flexibly to cover the full range of sessions within the service.

Skills

Good communication skills and the ability to put people at ease

Welcoming, compassionate, flexible and approachable demeanor

Ability to travel to various clinics

Job description

Overview

You will be responsible for providing reception and administrative support in our clinics and on occasion to assist in the decontamination and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment. Your good communication skills and effortless ways of making people feel at ease will be a real asset when providing valuable support at these clinics. Most importantly, we would like you to have a welcoming and upbeat approach and be a helping hand in the clinic for both employees and patients. Flexibility is required with regard to working hours to cover the full range of sessions worked within the service. The post holder will be expected to visit clinics to provide the necessary support therefore ability to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support in clinics.
• Assist in the decontamination and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.
• Support patients and staff with a welcoming and upbeat approach.
• Travel to clinics to provide necessary support as required.
• Work flexibly to cover the full range of sessions within the service.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to put people at ease.
• Welcoming, compassionate, flexible and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to travel to various clinics; flexible with working hours.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £24,465 per annum
• Salary gross £26,465 per year
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for wider professional development
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives