Sadly I’m afraid I can only speak about my negative experiences. I hope I don’t put you off but I had a hard time in my receptionist role and later in medical secretariat.
Years ago I did it at a large practice but found the people I worked with absolutely toxic. They took bitching and a degree of subtle bullying to another level and all vied to be Doctors’ favourite. The practice manager took turns for who to pick on next and it was like being on their rota of hate.
Eventually I’d had enough so for my mental health, had to leave.
Later, I worked in a role where I had to visit GP practices all over the UK. I never, in all the years I did that role, come across a happy practice. All staff seemed under pressure, stressed, and unhappy. It was soul destroying.
The positives were the lovely patients and generally kind but weak Doctors. The latter were “bury head in sand” types. They have Managers to sort out staff and in my experience don’t get involved in staffing issues. Fair enough.
I’d say it is a stressful job but if you can lift your head and greet every patient at the desk with a smile, whatever you are feeling, you will win hearts and minds. Just don’t stick at it if the practice is unhappy because believe me, it probably won’t get any better.