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Safa Khan

Summary

I am a friendly and motivated individual, determined to reach any set goals within given time frames. With the experience that I have gained over the years, I have a developed an adaptive approach to varying situations, enabling me to use my initiative and experience to suit the current scenario. I have proven effective skills and the ability to meet and exceed performance standards as well as delivering excellent communications skills. I input pride and effort into all the work I undertake and strive to go the extra mile - aiming to achieve.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Children Advice and Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
2015.01 - 2015.12
  • Updated brokerage packs/system to send to parents/children for suitable activities for their needs

Adult Care Social Service Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
2015.01 - 2015.12
  • Made first response referrals for the elderly
  • Taking incoming phone calls

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Birchwood Dental Practice
2022.07 - 2025.04
  • I am currently a registered Dental nurse at Birchwood Dental practice.
  • I have experience as receptionist/administrator/customer service. where I take incoming and outcoming calls, booking patients in for appointments, answering any queries and sending emails and referrals.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Data entry and maintaining patient records.
  • I also have cashing and experience in taking card payments in practice and over the phone, at the end of each working day cashing and statistics and filled in.

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Asden House Dental Clinic
2017.01 - 2022.01
  • Company Overview: A large NHS and private practice
  • I work alongside with a dentists/orthodontist to ensure that patients are receiving their dental treatment with the best care
  • I ensure that my patients are comfortable and always re-ensuring them
  • Over the past 5 years I have had multiple responsibilities in the practice and have also enhanced my skills on clinic notes and verifying patient confidentiality is taking place at all times
  • I was one of the senior nurses at Asden House and helped my practice manager with any workload that needed to be completed
  • I also worked as a receptionist when needed, receiving incoming and outcoming calls
  • A large NHS and private practice

Occupational Therapy (Placement)

Birmingham City Council
2015.10 - 2016.07
  • Shadowed Occupational Therapists in the office, ordering equipment using CareFirst software
  • Conducted Community home visits
  • Attended OT meetings/training how to use new equipment

Occupational Therapy (University Placement)

County Hospital Stafford
2016.06 - 2016.06
  • During my 7-week placement at County Hospital, I was shadowing qualified occupational Therapists
  • I gained the knowledge of using my own initiative to carry out suitable exercises for each patient and demonstrated how to use the equipment that they required
  • I also was able to write clinical notes effectively
  • Furthermore, shadowed Occupational therapists on the hospital ward making their decisions to discharge inpatients

Sales and customer service advisor

Tkmaxx
Birmingham, Westmidlands
2015.08 - 2016.01

providing excellent customer service, ensuring that the store is well-stocked and organized, and maintaining a positive shopping environment.

Breakdown Advisor

RAC
Walsall, West Midlands
2015.05 - 2015.08
  • Answering inbound calls: Respond to calls from customers experiencing vehicle breakdowns.
  • Customer Service: Provide high-quality customer service and answer customer questions.
  • Gathering Information: Take detailed information about the breakdown, including location and vehicle details, and process it into the RAC system.
  • Keeping Customers Updated: Maintain clear and timely communication with customers, keeping them informed about the progress of their breakdown assistance.
  • Case Management: Effectively manage customer queries and ensure they are resolved efficiently.
  • Arranging Assistance: Arrange for the appropriate RAC patrol to be dispatched to the customer's location.
  • Sales: Promote and sell RAC services and membership benefits.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and breakdown details.

Dispensing (Work Experience)

Tower Hill Pharmacy
2014.01 - 2014.12
  • Assisted dispensing medications
  • Making blister packs for patients

Education

Walsall College Apprenticeship - Level 3 Dental Nursing

Walsall College
2017.01 - 1 2019

Coventry University - Occupational Therapy

Coventry University
2016.01 - 1 2017

Walsall College - BETC Extended Diploma Health and Social care Level 3

Walsall College
2014.01 - 1 2016

GCSE’s - Grade A-C’s

Barr Beacon Language College
2009.01 - 1 2014

Skills

  • Online booking management
  • Customer Service
  • Effective face to face and telephone communication
  • Time management
  • Organised
  • Self motivation

Accomplishments

  • Mental Health First Aid MHFA Lite course, Completed a course at Coventry University raising awareness of common mental health issues.

Custom

  • Mary Ketch, Birmingham City Council, Mary.ketch@birmingham.gov.uk
  • Emma Priest, Asden House Dental Clinic, Practice Manager, 0121 553 5683
  • Kate Powell, Birchwood Dental Practice, Head Nurse, 01922 413275

Timeline

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Birchwood Dental Practice
2022.07 - 2025.04

Walsall College Apprenticeship - Level 3 Dental Nursing

Walsall College
2017.01 - 1 2019

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Asden House Dental Clinic
2017.01 - 2022.01

Occupational Therapy (University Placement)

County Hospital Stafford
2016.06 - 2016.06

Coventry University - Occupational Therapy

Coventry University
2016.01 - 1 2017

Occupational Therapy (Placement)

Birmingham City Council
2015.10 - 2016.07

Sales and customer service advisor

Tkmaxx
2015.08 - 2016.01

Breakdown Advisor

RAC
2015.05 - 2015.08

Children Advice and Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
2015.01 - 2015.12

Adult Care Social Service Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
2015.01 - 2015.12

Walsall College - BETC Extended Diploma Health and Social care Level 3

Walsall College
2014.01 - 1 2016

Dispensing (Work Experience)

Tower Hill Pharmacy
2014.01 - 2014.12

GCSE’s - Grade A-C’s

Barr Beacon Language College
2009.01 - 1 2014
Safa Khan