Medical Receptionist / Administrator

Lynda Jacobs Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Administrator to provide administrative support within a medical practice in Belfast. Responsibilities include managing reception duties, maintaining patient records, and ensuring smooth office operations. Candidates must have 4 GCSEs including English and Maths, previous experience in a similar role, and excellent communication skills. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, offering a salary of £12.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess 4 GCSEs including English & Maths or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a medical receptionist or administrative role.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to GPS, nurses, and the practice manager.
• Manage general reception duties, greeting patients and handling appointments.
• Maintain and update files, both computerized and manual.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Fully computer literate

NHS experience

Education

4 GCSEs including English & Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Medical Receptionist/Administrator required temporary with the view to becoming permanent.

Responsibilities

• Give administrative support to the GPS, Nurses and Practice Manager.
• General reception duties - greeting patients in person and on telephone, making, cancelling appointments, providing information regarding practice services.
• Maintaining and updating files both computerised and manual.
• Typing letters, memos referrals, and confidential reports.
• Sorting and distribution of post.
• Collect and collate data as and when required.
• Data Input and Read Coding of correspondence to and from external agencies to patient records.
• Liaise with other disciplines, outsides agencies and departments, in a helpful and professional manner.
• Adherence and assistance with the coordination of office rotas to ensure sufficient cover during breaks, annual and sick leave.
• Flexibility to cover sickness & holidays.

Skills and Qualifications

• 4 GCSE’s including English & Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar role (to include telephone & face to face contact).
• Fully computer literate.
• Evidence of working in a team & on own initiative.
• Excellent communication & organisational skills.
• Previous NHS Experience.

Further Information

Temporary role with the view to becoming permanent.Based BT7 area of Belfast.

Vacancy ID 1754410 Job ref. 1809 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £12.80 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 20 Published date 14/01/2026 Closing date 21/02/2026 Worktime Wednesday, Thursday: 9am - 6pm & Friday: 2pm - 6pm.