Apprentice Receptionist
DONCASTER DENTAL Centre
DONCASTER, DN1 1SD
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 21 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 October 2024
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Summary
The purpose of this role is to ensure the Reception desk is organised in an efficient manner, and patients are looked after during their visit to the practice.
- Annual wage
- £17,784 a year
- Training course
- Customer service practitioner (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 5 December
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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
Administration and finance
· Ensure that patient records are completed correctly before in a secure manner
· Complete and return relevant forms for NHS 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
· Send out patient recalls
· Compile day sheets
· Keep the office, reception area and waiting room clean and tidy
· Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice
· Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
· Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
Where you’ll work
82-86 ST. SEPULCHRE GATE
DONCASTER
DN1 1SD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Day release to Doncaster College.
More training information
- Customer service practitioner L2 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to and from work and college.
About this company
Doncaster Dental Centre is a well established practice. You will find a dedicated, well motivated team of Professionals who value the service we offer to our patients.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Debbie Evans
debbie.evans@don.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284687.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 21 November at 11:59pm)
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