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Medical receptionist / assistant: CV and cover letter examples

2 fully written cover letters, a ready CV with a placeholder portrait and practical tips – open the example and replace the details with yours.

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1First practice roleEntry level

Sophie Walker
23 Castle Street
Shrewsbury SY1 2BB
069 90009 932 · sophie.walker@example.com

Hillside Medical Practice
Gruber
8 Market Street
Shrewsbury SY1 1LE

DD Month YYYY

Application for the position of Medical receptionist

Dear Ms Gruber,

I have just completed a health and social care course with a placement at an internal medicine practice. I would now like to join a GP surgery because I value getting to know patients over many years.

On placement I worked on reception, booked appointments, handled repeat prescription requests and helped prepare patients for ECGs. I learned to juggle a full phone line, an impatient patient and a referral letter without anyone being forgotten. It never got boring.

I have known your practice as a patient since I was a child. I can start in August and would be glad to come in for a trial day.

Yours sincerely,

Sophie Walker

Enclosures
CV
Course certificate
Placement reference

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2Returning after parental leaveExperienced

Julia Acker
109 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
089 99998 203 · julia.acker@example.com

Riverside Children’s Clinic
3 Station Square
Shrewsbury SY1 2DQ

DD Month YYYY

Application for the position of Medical receptionist (mornings)

Dear Sir or Madam,

After three years of parental leave with two children, I would like to return to my profession. Your advert for a morning role fits exactly: Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 12.00.

Before my leave I spent six years at a paediatric clinic. Preparing check-ups, hearing and sight tests and judging on the phone whether a child should be seen today were part of every day. I took a refresher course on practice emergencies last autumn.

I know systems have changed and I learn quickly. Childcare is in place from January.

Yours faithfully,

Julia Acker

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CV example

A complete CV for the role – with an illustrated placeholder instead of a photo.

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Sophie Walker

Medical receptionist

23 Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2BB · 069 90009 932 · sophie.walker@example.com

Placeholder portrait: replace it with your photo in the editor, or remove it.

Work experience

  • 09/2025 – 06/2026
    Placement, reception and clinical support
    Kühn & Partners Practice, Shrewsbury
    • Reception and appointments
    • Repeat prescriptions
    • ECG preparation

Education

  • 2024 – 2026
    Health and social care course (level 3)
    Shrewsbury College, Shrewsbury

Training

  • 2025
    Basic life support

Skills

Appointment systems, Patient communication, Confidentiality, ECG preparation

Languages

English (Native), Polish (B1 – intermediate)

Interests

Volleyball, cooking for friends

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Good to know

Your application in three steps

  1. Add your own photo – or none

    The example uses an illustrated placeholder. Replace it under “Choose photo” in the editor, or remove it: in the UK, US and many other countries a CV photo is not expected.

  2. Replace the details

    Name, contact, jobs, skills: everything is filled in and can be overwritten field by field.

  3. Save as PDF

    The PDF is created in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, no account needed.

What employers look for

Practices want people who greet patients warmly, keep appointments running, handle confidential information carefully and – for assistant roles – support with clinical tasks such as blood tests or ECGs where permitted.

  • Experience on a busy front desk or in healthcare

  • Appointment systems and practice software

  • Confidentiality and data protection

  • Calm handling of phone, queue and requests at the same time

  • Clinical skills where the role includes them

Tips for your application

Do

  • Mention systems and tasks you handle.
  • Show calm under pressure with an example.
  • State hours and start date.

Don’t

  • Share identifiable patient stories.
  • Overstate clinical skills.
  • Send a generic letter.
Typical interview questions

Prepare a short, honest example from your own work for each one.

  1. How would you deal with an angry patient at the desk?
  2. Which systems do you know?
  3. How do you prioritise phone and desk?
  4. What does confidentiality mean to you?

Salary expectations

If the advert asks for your salary expectations, give an annual gross figure or a range you have researched – through pay scales, salary surveys from public sources or people who do the job. If it does not ask, leave pay out of the letter; it will come up in the interview.

Frequently asked questions
Is a cover letter expected for receptionist roles?

Usually yes. A short letter that shows you know the practice and can handle a busy desk helps a lot.

Should I put a photo on my CV?

It depends on the country. In the UK, Ireland and the US a photo is usually left out to avoid bias, and many employers prefer CVs without one. In Germany and some other countries it is common but optional. If you use one: recent, friendly, plain background, dressed as you would be on a good day at work.

Can I copy the example letters?

Yes, they are free to use. But recruiters read a lot of letters – one with your own examples, numbers and a real reason for choosing this employer will always do better. Use the examples as scaffolding and write the sentences yourself.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. The CV and the letter are created in your browser. Nothing is stored unless you switch on “Save the draft” in the editor – and then only on your device.

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