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Referral admin assistant

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationBrentwood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
About The Company
Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.
About the Role

Job Description

More than answering phones and booking appointments - help shape every patient’s experience.  

Are you a Receptionist looking for a change? Or maybe you work in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge? If so, we’ve got a vacancy in our welcoming reception team at Coram Green Dental Practice in Brentwood - read on to find out more. 

  • Part- time hours available, 24 hours per week over 3 days 

  • Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent

  • Competitive hourly rate of £12.71

  • Typical shifts are flexible on days 

  • Close-knit, established team, delivering dental care for the best patients in Brentwood! 

About you 

We’d love to receive your application to our Receptionist /Administration vacancy if you have the following skills and experience: 

  • Previous administration experience, ideally within a dental or healthcare setting, although this isn’t a must-have

  • A positive attitude, with an empathetic, friendly and well-organised approach

  • Previous experience carrying out administrative duties, including maintaining records, updating systems and supporting the wider team with general administration

  • Accurate and efficient data entry skills, with excellent attention to detail

  • Great communication skills, with a passion for delivering great service and building strong relationships with colleagues and patients

  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment

  • A proactive approach and willingness to support colleagues with a range of administrative and data entry duties

What do you get in return? 

In addition to our competitive hourly rate, our benefits package also includes: 

  • Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme 

  • Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance 

  • Extra Leave: Birthday off plus additional days for special occasions 

  • Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave 

  • Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme 

Who are we? 

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people. 

Application process 

When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application. 

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career. 

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Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Temporary
  • PortmanDentex Location: Brentwood - Coram Green Dental Practice
  • Vacancy Type: Other Practice Role
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Key Skills
    AdministrationData entryCommunicationCustomer serviceRecord keepingOrganizationAttention to detailEmpathyPrioritizationTeamwork
    Categories
    AdministrativeHealthcareCustomer Service & Support
    Benefits
    Wellbeing supportEmployee assistance programmeGP serviceMental health first aider programmeBonus schemeBirthday offEnhanced maternity leaveEnhanced paternity leaveContributory pension scheme
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The role involves managing reception duties, including booking appointments and answering phones to ensure a positive patient experience. You will also perform general administrative tasks such as maintaining records and supporting the wider dental team.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    447
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    24 hours
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