Medical receptionist pay in Manchester March 2026

Receptionists have the job of being the first point of contact for many companies. This can either be in person, over the phone or by email.

They often work behind a reception desk in the following places:

• An office
• A doctor’s surgery
• A hospital
• A hotel
• A fitness centre

Depending where the job is, receptionists can also be called:

• Medical receptionists
• Doctor’s receptionists

This type of job might involve:

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Making sure any visitors have the correct visitor passes
• Taking or directing visitors to specific locations
• Organising meeting rooms and their schedules
• Answering questions on the phone, on social media or email
• Sorting out post and deliveries
• Sorting out invoices
• Scheduling appointments
• Updating records
• Taking payments

As this job can be done from behind a desk, you’ll be sat down quite a bit.

This is an entry level job.

If you want to apply for a receptionist job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, a Level 1, 2 or 3 award/ diploma, or a relevant apprenticeship
• Basic computer skills
• The right to work in the UK