Receptionists (general) receive and welcome visitors, clients, or guests and respond to inquiries and requests including arranging for appointments.

Tasks include:

(a) receiving and welcoming visitors, guests or clients;

(b) making appointments for clients;

(c) dealing with telephone requests for information or appointments;

(d) directing clients to appropriate location or person;

(e) supplying information pamphlets, brochures or forms.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

• Medical office receptionist
• Receptionist