Job Description – Dental Nurse/Receptionist
Dental Care Ireland Callan, Co. Kilkenny, have an excellent opportunity for a Dental Nurse/Receptionist to join our modern, established practice. This role is primarily a Dental Nursing role but some reception work is also required. Recently awarded 2026 Great Place to Work, Our Team is friendly and experienced.
- 1+ years' Dental Nursing experience required.
- This is a permanent, full/ Part time role.
- 36-40 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - Open to Wednesdays also for right applicant
This is a great opportunity to work alongside our experienced staff and Dentists in our modern, computerised Practice. Our Practice has a friendly, supportive team in place. Come join our team!
Benefits
- Employee dental benefit.
- Pension auto-enrolment.
- Employee Refer-a-Friend cash bonus.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Taxsaver travel scheme.
- Kara Connect employee assistance programme (EAP).
- Access to Wrkit discounts and elearning.
- Education sponsorship available (T’s & C’s apply).
- Annual training.
- CPR Certification.
- Annual salary uplifts (performance related).
- Team Christmas party.
Reporting to: Practice Manager
Summary of Role
The dental nurse/receptionist is responsible for providing excellent service through the efficient management of patients both at reception and in the surgery. The dental nurse/receptionist will work in close partnership with the dental team, take instruction from the dentist and practice manager, and have the ability to take ownership and responsibility for clinical policies and procedures in the practice; as set out by Dental Care Ireland and other regulatory bodies, including the Dental Council of Ireland.
Tasks/Responsibilities
Dental Nursing (primary duties)
- Working closely with the dentist, providing chair side assistance to ensure the professional, accurate and timely completion of treatments and relevant records as required for patient care.
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate, according to the practice’s health and safety policy, manufacturers’ instructions and the Code of Practice relating to infection control as set out by the Dental Council of Ireland.
- Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained for the smooth running of the practice, and inform appointed staff member when stock levels diminish.
- Liaise with reception team to ensure smooth patient communication and transfer of records.
- Work with the practice manager to assist in training new members of the clinical support team as and when required.
- Working with the practice manager in handling and resolving patient complaints, if they arise in line with company guidelines.
Reception - Your primary duties will be those of the Dental Nurse role but some reception work is also required.
- Greeting and registering patients at the reception desk.
- Providing information and reassurance to patients about their treatment.
- Handling, recording and resolving patient complaints in line with company guidelines.
- Phone and email management throughout the day.
- Providing support to clinicians by sending prescriptions, referral letters, x-rays etc.
- Performing any local admin tasks such as filing/scanning/lodgements/post etc.
- Payor claim administration for GMS/PRSI/VHI/DeCare .
- Completion of various spreadsheets for accounts purposes (i.e. cash sheet, trackers etc) .
- Key holder duties.
Essential
- 1+year Dental Nursing experience essential.
- Authorised to work in Ireland.
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Fluent in written and oral English.
- Must have working knowledge in use of Microsoft Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word, Internet and mail.
Dental Care Ireland aims to create a culture and working climate which encourages the commitment and motivation of all staff, we are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of all types. We seek to promote a sense of identity with our employees; and hope that you will always feel valued. Through a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, it is hoped that you will be facilitated and motivated to provide the best quality and standard of service to our patients.
Pay: €16.00-€18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a recognised dental nursing qualification?
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (required)
- Dental receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
