Medical Receptionist (21.5 hrs pw)
- Recruiter
- Lynda Jacobs Recruitment
- Location
- Newtownabbey
- Salary
- £12.98 per hour
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- First listed by Ontap
- 4 September 2026
Job description
My Client based BT13 area of Belfast require a Medical Receptionist to join their team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Practice Manager you will provide a point of contact for patients; to assist in the day to day running of the surgery; to act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. This post is temporary with the view to becoming permanent
Reception Duties:
General reception duties - greeting patients in person and on telephone
Making, cancelling appointments
Providing information regarding practice services
Entries into patient's computer records as directed
Liaising with pharmacist, nursing homes, where required to provide repeat prescriptions when authorised
Coordinating patient appointments, hospital letters, prescription requests and information with the Treatment Room nurses and other staff members to ensure procedures are effective, and patient's and Doctor's requirements are met in an efficient and accurate manner
Diary management
Maintain a tidy reception desk and public areas
Organising, filing and maintaining patient records
Undertake opening and locking -up of surgery as required
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in a similar role to include telephone & face to face contact (Previous proven experience in a GP surgery advantageous)
Fully computer literate
Excellent communication & organisational skills
Educated to GCSE grades A - C including English & Maths
Flexible approach to work.
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, personal initiative and knowledge to
respond to patients' enquiries and requests
21.5 hours pw - Mon 8.30am - 6pm, Wed 8.30am - 1pm & Fri 8.30am - 6pm
£12.98 per hour
Parking on site
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