Search and apply for medical receptionist jobs in the NHS, charities and non profit organisations
As a medical receptionist you are the first point of contact for patients when they go to a hospital, GP practice or health centre. Typical medical receptionist jobs involve liaising between patients and medical staff to ensure that all appointments are catered properly and people are in the right place.
Key tasks in medical receptionist jobs may include:
| Use of switchboard and answering telephone |
| Taking messages for clinical staff |
| Arrangements of patients appointments |
| Ensure that reception and the waiting room is always tidy |
Medical receptionists often use computerised systems in order to do their daily tasks. They keep hold of patients records, doctors notes and can differ from one organisation to the next.
Some of the most popular computer systems that medical receptionists should be familiar with, are:
AMSPAR is a provider of training for all medical receptionist jobs.
Medical receptionist career progression
In time after gaining the right experience, you can progress to a medical reception supervisor or Manager. With additional training you can also start work as a junior medical secretary or ward clerk.
