Receptionist - Part Time

Optegra UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks an experienced Receptionist/Administrator for a part-time role, 3 days per week. You will serve as the main point of contact for patients and visitors, managing queries, billing, and general administration support. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. This role offers numerous benefits, including a generous salary and fully funded training programs.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Funded training and development

Free laser eye treatment

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to handle billing and accounts.
• Preferable experience in private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover at the main hospital reception.
• Act as the first point of contact for patients.
• Support the Patient Services Team with queries and administration.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join our amazing and supportive team in Sheffield on part time basis, 3 day per week. 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 £26K FTE 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

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

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.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.