Medical Receptionist/Administrator
Job description
Medical Receptionist/Administrator required to 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
Essential Skills
- 4 GCSE’s including English & Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a similar role (to include telephone & face to face contact).
- Full computer literacy skills.
- Evidence of working in a team & on own initiative.
- Excellent communication & organisational skills.
- Flexibility to cover sickness & holidays.
Desirable Skills
- Previous NHS experience.
Further Information
Hours of work are 37.5 as follows:- Mon 8.30am-5.30pm, Tues 11am-5.30pm, Wed 11am-5.30pm, Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm & Fri 8.30am-6pm
- Vacancy ID
- 1756815
- Job ref.
- 1813
- Job Sector
- Secretarial and Administration,Customer Service and Call Centre
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newtownards
- Salary
- £12.71 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 27/01/2026
- Closing date
- 06/03/2026
- Worktime
- See Further Information.