Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Lynda Jacobs Recruitment; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Administrator in Newtownards. This role is crucial in providing administrative support to the medical staff. Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing appointments, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 GCSEs including English and Maths, experience in a similar role, and excellent communication skills. This position offers two temporary roles with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role including telephone and face-to-face contact.
• Evidence of working in a team and on own initiative.
• Previous NHS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general reception duties, including greeting patients and managing appointments.
• Maintain and update both computerized and manual files.
• Typing letters, memos, referrals, and confidential reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

4 GCSE’s including English & Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Medical Receptionist/Administrator required temporary with the view to becoming permanent.Give administrative support to the GPS, Nurses and Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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).
• Evidence of working in a team & on own initiative.
• Excellent communication & organisational skills.
• Flexibility to cover sickness & holidays.
• Previous NHS experience.

Further Information

2 Posts see below.Post 1 - Monday 9am - 1pm, Tuesday 8.30am - 1pm, Friday 9am - 1pm.Post 2 - Thursday & Friday 8.30am -5.30pm.These 2 posts are temporary with the view to becoming permanent.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025