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Location

Pontypool, Torfaen | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are looking for a dental nurse/receptionist [qualified or trainee], to become part of our busy, friendly Dental Practice. We have a full-time role offering 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to assist chairside as well as work on reception.

We prefer candidates to have knowledge and experience of the R4+ dental software. However, this is not essential, as training will be given.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel although this is not essential
Be a qualified dental nurse with GDC registration and up to date with CPD requirements
Have a good knowledge of Maths and English if applying as a trainee to be able to be accepted onto the training course
We support our staff by providing:

GDC registration fees when qualified
Training course fees if a trainee
Indemnity fees when qualified
All uniform and PPE provided
Responsibilities:

Answering the telephone and communicating effectively with patients.
Welcoming patients into the practice, completing all the necessary documentation for patient data etc. ensuring full patient confidentiality at all times.
Collecting payments and performing general office duties such as handling telephone enquiries, photocopying, filing etc.
Assist the dentist during all procedures, set up and clean down the surgery for each patient
Maintaining a high level of infection control when sterilizing instruments etc
Updating patients records on the computer system during the dental appointment - charting etc
Knowledge of dental software program R4+ would also be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
Keeping the surgery well stocked and all other aspects of patient care etc
The rate of pay will be confirmed dependant on whether the successful candidate is qualified and their experience, or if a trainee

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £7.49-£12.00 per hour - negotiable due to experience

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (preferred)

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Salary

£7.49 - £12 per hour