As a receptionist, your duties include tasks like taking calls, helping greet customers or visitors, performing clerical tasks, and helping coordinate a schedule. Receptionists often send and answer emails, prepare correspondence, file documents, help prepare presentations, and provide other administrative support as needed. You may also coordinate maintenance requests, clean common areas, order and track supplies, prepare invoices, and help with new hire induction. Some receptionists have other duties based on the industry, ranging from answer questions about company products to marketing, technical writing, or accounting activities. Flexibility and the ability to learn new skills quickly are essential to your success in this role.