Receptionist - Part Time

Optegra; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training and development

Blue Light Card discounts

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Uttoxeter is hiring a part-time Receptionist/Administrator to join the Patient Services team. You will work 30 hours across 3 days, acting as the first point of contact at the hospital reception and handling queries and general admin tasks.

The role offers fully funded training and development programmes, with a supportive team and opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-of-house customer service.
• Experience with billing/accounts is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
• Well organised, able to prioritise and cope with pressure.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cover the main hospital reception and be the first point of contact.
• Greet patients and visitors in a professional manner.
• Assist with patient queries before and after consultations.
• Provide general administration support to the Patient Services team.

Skills

Front of house

Customer service

Excellent communication

Time management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join our amazing and supportive team in UttoxeterHospital, on a parttime basis.You willbe required to work 30hours a week across 3 days.This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Benefits

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £26,910full time equivalent (FTE) (up to £21,528K pro rata)dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

You will be part of a multi-disciplined team contributing to the activity of the Patient Services

Team. Responsibilities of the role will include: providing cover at the main hospital

reception, being the first point of contact for patients and all other hospital visitors both in

person and over the telephone, greeting patients and visitors at reception in a professional

manner, supporting the Patient Services Team by assisting with patient queries before, and

following consultation, billing, general administration support to Patient Services team.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a front of house/face to face customer service role
• Experience of customer billing/accounts
• Private Healthcare experience is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well organised, able to prioritise and cope well with pressure
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to act as a resource for colleagues & staff
• Good IT skills ie good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Outlook,
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.