Dental Receptionist

Job purpose

Ensure that the Reception desk is organised in an efficient manner and patients are looked after during their visit to the practice.

Reception
· Answer the telephone in the prescribed manner

· Welcome all patients arriving at the practice

· Ensure that the appointment system is efficient and accurate

· Collect and record patient payments

· Check Email, and return enquiries through email and social media

Administration and finance
· Ensure that patient records are completed correctly before filing and storing them in an efficient, tidy and secure manner

· Complete and return relevant forms for PRSI, GMS, Decare and private schemes within a specified timescale

· Encourage prompt payments and chase outstanding debts according to the practice policy

· Liaise with dental laboratories, supply companies and other organisations as required

· Follow up on unbooked patient recalls

· Compile day sheets

· Complete Go Cardless/Flexi Fi payments into patients notes daily

· Keep the office, reception area and waiting room clean and tidy

· Organise stock supplies and control

· Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of a dental nurse when required)

· Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities

· Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

· Work at other practice locations from time to time as required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Reception: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Limerick, County Limerick (required)

Work Location: In person