Receptionists for hire in Washington, DC

Find receptionists who greet visitors, manage schedules and handle phone calls with professionalism and a friendly demeanor. These professionals excel in communication, organization and multitasking, ensuring smooth operations within any office environment. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Washington, DC to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Bachelor's degree14%
    Associate's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years8%
    6-10 years38%
  • Current company

    Active Physical Therapy
    America's Best
    Artistic Nails & Spa
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $67,827 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,941$82,238 yearly

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  • Medical Receptionist

    District Heights, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRMedical Laboratory Scientist CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsEMR/EHREMR SystemsInvoice Processing
  • Medical Receptionist / Medical Assistant (part time)

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCertified Medical AssistantCPRCCMA CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Welcome Desk Receptionist

    District Heights, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Receptionist

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBartendingServingFood Service Experience
  • Front Desk Receptionist/Dental Assistant

    Bladensburg, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRCNA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDental TerminologyTranslationCultural CompetencyWriting Skills
  • Receptionist

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings

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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?

The average time to fill a receptionist role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do receptionists tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a receptionist include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a receptionist?

Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to receptionists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: front desk receptionist, front desk receptionist/dental assistant and welcome desk receptionist.

What level of education is common for a receptionist?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a receptionist in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?

Most receptionists have 10 years of professional experience.

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