Hospital Receptionist

Belmont Recruitment; Rownhams; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking a hospital receptionist for Spire Southampton Hospital on an initial four-week temporary contract. The role is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and involves welcoming patients, managing check-ins, and handling calls and appointments.

Essentially you will verify details, assist with forms, and direct patients within a hospital setting. DBS clearance is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a receptionist in healthcare.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming patients, visitors, and guests on arrival.
• Checking patients in and out, collecting/verifying personal details, ID and insurance information.
• Scheduling, confirming, rescheduling and cancelling appointments.
• Answering multi-line phones, taking messages, screening calls, directing to the right department.
• Directing patients to appropriate departments, clinics or waiting areas.
• Assisting patients with forms and paperwork (registration, consent, medical history).

Skills

Front desk

Patient reception

Phone handling

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a hospital receptionist to join Spire Southampton Hospital on an initial 4 week temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming patients, visitors, and guests upon arrival
• Checking patients in and out (including collecting/verifying personal details, ID, and insurance information)
• Scheduling, confirming, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments
• Answering multi-line phones, taking messages, screening calls, and directing them to the right department or staff
• Directing patients and visitors to the appropriate departments, clinics, or waiting areas
• Assisting patients with completing forms and paperwork (registration, consent, medical history, etc.)

Essential Requirements

• Experience working as a receptionist in healthcare
• Enhanced DBS