Medical Receptionist
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.51 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.51 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Boldon Colliery, NE35 9AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1226-26-0000 |
Summary
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Provide a friendly and efficient front desk reception service to the practice population Answer and make telephone calls, sending texts and emails Book appointments and home visits in line with the practice protocol Signpost patients to attached services Deal with patient queries in person, on the telephone, via email and online Process requests for repeat medication Open incoming mail Process data including changes to patients details and new patient registrations. Scan and import hospital letters, results and other correspondence accurately into patient electronic records Provide general assistance to the practice team Project a positive, professional and friendly image to patients and other visitors either in person or on the telephone EMIS web and GP Practice experience beneficial but not essential. Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Practice Operations Manager or Practice Business Manager, within the scope of the post