Work from home receptionists provide administrative support to their employers. This is a home-based position, so your job duties are completed remotely, outside of the office, though some employers may ask you to come into the office occasionally for meetings. As a work from home receptionist, your primary responsibilities include answering calls, responding to emails, organizing electronic files, scheduling appointments, and providing customer service to clients. You may be the first point of contact with the company for customers, so you need to have a friendly demeanor. Depending on the company's needs, you may also use live chats, video conferencing, or other techniques to communicate with customers.