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What does a Receptionist do?
A receptionist is an administrative professional who works at the front desk of a business. They greet clients and visitors in a friendly manner, answer phone calls and perform a variety of administrative tasks. They may schedule appointments, direct visitors and answer general inquiries. They work with staff members including senior and executive staff, and with the general public. Receptionists may advance their careers by pursuing positions in marketing, sales or office management roles.
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Working as a Receptionist
A receptionist's typical day-to-day include:
- Greeting clients and visitors and answering general questions
- Answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate staff members
- Scheduling appointments, reserving rooms and maintaining the daily calendar of appointments
- Managing client paperwork and updating records in the business's database
- Answering emails, distributing incoming mail and managing outgoing mail
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How much does a Receptionist make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.25.7k salaries reported, updated at May 3, 2021
$13.38
per hour
The average salary for a receptionist is $13.38 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
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