Admin Assistant (Emirati Talent)

National Reference Laboratory (NRL) · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Healthcare AdminPer diemOn-site

Overview M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Since its inception in 2010, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) has expanded from a single standalone reference laboratory to a network of 12 state-of-the-art facilities across the United Arab Emirates. NRL provides world-class diagnostic services to the M42 network and partners with more than 250 clients from a wide range of market segments, including private and government hospitals, medical centers and clinics, corporate organizations, and other reference laboratories.

The Admin Assistant supports the day-to-day administrative operations within the facility, ensuring smooth coordination between departments, patients, and external stakeholders. The role plays a key part in managing appointments, handling documentation, and providing general administrative support to enhance operational efficiency and patient experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily office operations, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination tasks
  • Assist in managing patient appointments, referrals, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure smooth patient flow and service delivery
  • Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and databases for patient and administrative data
  • Assist in organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes
  • Support inventory management of office supplies and coordinate with suppliers as needed
  • Assist in handling patient and family inquiries, ensuring a professional and supportive experience
  • Provide general administrative and clerical support, including reports, correspondence, and ad-hoc tasks

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Hospitality Management or relevant field (Bachelor’s degree is an advantage)
  • 2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably within a healthcare setting
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative tools
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team-oriented environment

About the employer

National Reference Laboratory (NRL)

P.O. Box 92323, Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a partner in Mubadala Health’s integrated network of world-class healthcare providers. NRL is focused on increasing the spectrum, coverage, and overall efficiency of laboratory testing in the UAE. It implements international best practice reference laboratory processes and aims to set the benchmark for quality standards in the region. Relying on its extensive expertise in pathology, NRL offers a comprehensive menu of tests relevant to the UAE and the wider region, with 98% of these performed in-house. It, therefore, offers a complete solution for all clinical testing needs in an efficient and high-quality environment that reduces both turnaround time and logistics-related costs, compared with other laboratories. NRL has one of the largest CAP-accredited (College of American Pathologists) laboratory networks in the Middle East, which includes three owned laboratories – one in Abu Dhabi and two in Dubai – and the management of all of Mubadala Health partners, such as those of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, and Healthpoint. NRL also fully manages the laboratories of several large private hospitals in the UAE.

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