Receptionist

Bupa; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking a Receptionist to join the team in England. You will be responsible for welcoming patients, managing appointments, and providing excellent customer support. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, prior experience in a customer-focused role, and the ability to manage records efficiently. This job offers competitive pay and a supportive environment where you can grow your career. If you're organized, approachable, and enjoy helping people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay with training opportunities

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Career pathways and progression

Additional health perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused role.
• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Confidence using IT systems to manage bookings and records.
• A proactive, flexible approach to support the team.
• Professionalism, empathy, and passion for delivering excellent service.
• Confident in promoting and upselling products and services.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greeting patients in person and over the phone.
• Handling bookings, cancellations, and rescheduling appointments.
• Explaining processes and treatment options to patients.
• Keeping patient records accurate and up to date.
• Handling concerns and complaints professionally.
• Supporting clinicians with smooth handovers.

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Strong communication skills

Confidence using IT systems

Proactive and flexible approach

Professionalism and empathy

Confidence in upselling

Job description

Overview

Join Practice Manager Stacy Webb and her friendly team as a Receptionist at Bupa Dental Care Danbury. This is a 34-hour per week role with the following working pattern:

• Monday: 9:00 - 5:30
• Tuesday: Day off
• Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:30
• Thursday: 9:00 - 5:30
• Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
• Saturday: 8:30 - 13:00

As a Receptionist, you\'ll be the welcoming face of the practice, helping patients feel relaxed and cared for from the moment they arrive. At Bupa Dental Care, our reception team plays a vital role in delivering outstanding customer service - greeting patients warmly, managing appointments, handling enquiries, and ensuring the day runs smoothly behind the scenes. This is a varied and rewarding role where you\'ll be right at the heart of the practice, supporting both patients and the clinical team.

What you\'ll be doing

• Customer care at the heart - warmly greeting patients in person and over the phone, answering queries, and ensuring a relaxed, welcoming environment.
• Diary & appointment management - handling bookings, cancellations, and rescheduling to keep the practice running efficiently.
• Supporting patients with confidence - explaining processes and treatment options, supporting payment transactions, and helping patients understand their options (private vs NHS services).
• Administration you can rely on - keeping patient records accurate and up to date, managing confidential information, and maintaining a professional reception area.
• Problem-solving with empathy - handling concerns and complaints professionally, always aiming for a positive outcome.
• Being part of the team - supporting clinicians with smooth handovers and the patient journey from reception to treatment. Assisting with admin and helping the Practice Manager keep everything running smoothly.

You\'ll thrive in this role if you\'re people-focused, empathetic and enjoy creating positive experiences. You\'ll bring:

• Previous experience in a customer-focused role.
• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Confidence using IT systems to manage bookings and records.
• A proactive, flexible approach - ready to help where needed to support the team.
• Professionalism, empathy, and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service.
• Confident in promoting and upselling Bupa Dental Care products and services including plan options, finance and insurance claims.

Benefits of working with us

At Bupa Dental Care, we don\'t just care for patients - we care for our people too. When you join us, you\'ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay - with opportunities to increase through training and development.
• Healthcare & wellbeing support - including quick access to remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health services through MyHealthcare, plus an annual allowance of around £350 to spend on Bupa products. You\'ll also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, Bupa\'s Personal Energy wellbeing programme, and discounted dental insurance for you and your family.
• Financial & lifestyle benefits - from retail discounts and tools to support your financial wellbeing, to reduced rates at gyms and digital fitness providers across the UK. You\'ll also have the flexibility of Wagestream, giving you access to your pay before payday.
• Career pathways and progression - ongoing training and support to grow with Bupa Dental Care.
• Additional health perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa\'s Menopause Plan.
• … and much more, just ask!

Why join us?

At Bupa Dental Care, you\'ll be part of a supportive, welcoming team where you can make a real difference to patients every single day. We\'ll give you the tools and training you need to succeed, along with opportunities to grow your career in a business that puts people first.

If you\'re organised, approachable, and love helping people, this could be the perfect role for you.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That\'s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.