Receptionist
The Dental Centre Bedford, a friendly and professional practice based in Great Denham, is looking for an organised and welcoming Dental Receptionist to join our team on a maternity cover contract.
About the role:
As the first point of contact for our patients, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the smooth running of the reception area. You will be responsible for greeting patients, managing appointments, handling telephone enquiries, and supporting the clinical team with administrative duties.
Key responsibilities:
Greeting and assisting patients in a friendly and professional manner
Managing bookings, cancellations, and recalls using our practice software
Handling telephone calls and email enquiries efficiently
Taking payments and processing transactions accurately
Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Supporting the dental team with general administrative tasks
About you:
Previous experience in a receptionist or customer-facing role (dental/medical reception experience desirable but not essential)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Confident using computer systems (training will be provided)
A friendly, professional, and approachable manner
Ability to work well in a busy team environment
What we offer:
A supportive and welcoming team
On-the-job training and support
A modern dental practice environment
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.
📩 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to natasha@dentalcentrebedford.co.uk
Looking for work?
We are on the lookout for quality dental nurses.
This is an excellent opportunity for you if you’re looking for flexible work and to further your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications. We’re always looking to expand our staff network to fill such positions, so if you are looking for work, signup to become a Cavity dental nurse.
