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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
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • 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
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Made first response referrals for the elderly
  • Taking incoming phone calls

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Birchwood Dental Practice
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • 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
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • 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
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • 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
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • 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
08.2015 - 01.2016

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
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • 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
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted dispensing medications
  • Making blister packs for patients

Education

Walsall College Apprenticeship - Level 3 Dental Nursing

Walsall College
01.2017 - 1 2019

Coventry University - Occupational Therapy

Coventry University
01.2016 - 1 2017

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

Walsall College
01.2014 - 1 2016

GCSE’s - Grade A-C’s

Barr Beacon Language College
01.2009 - 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
07.2022 - 04.2025

Walsall College Apprenticeship - Level 3 Dental Nursing

Walsall College
01.2017 - 1 2019

Registered Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Asden House Dental Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2022

Occupational Therapy (University Placement)

County Hospital Stafford
06.2016 - 06.2016

Coventry University - Occupational Therapy

Coventry University
01.2016 - 1 2017

Occupational Therapy (Placement)

Birmingham City Council
10.2015 - 07.2016

Sales and customer service advisor

Tkmaxx
08.2015 - 01.2016

Breakdown Advisor

RAC
05.2015 - 08.2015

Children Advice and Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
01.2015 - 12.2015

Adult Care Social Service Support (Work Experience)

Birmingham City Council
01.2015 - 12.2015

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

Walsall College
01.2014 - 1 2016

Dispensing (Work Experience)

Tower Hill Pharmacy
01.2014 - 12.2014

GCSE’s - Grade A-C’s

Barr Beacon Language College
01.2009 - 1 2014
Safa Khan