Call Center Representative vs Receptionist

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Pay

Call Center Representative

Not enough postings list pay yet.

260 open jobs now

Call Center Representative salaries Call Center Representative jobs

Receptionist

$38,500 typical, a year

Most Receptionists earn $35,000 to $41,600 a year.

From 1,154 postings that list pay

3,598 open jobs now

Receptionist salaries Receptionist jobs

What each one does

Call Center Representative

  • Answer customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat.
  • Resolve customer issues and answer questions.
  • Process customer orders, transactions, or account changes.
  • Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
  • Research and troubleshoot problems or technical issues.
  • Document customer interactions and maintain accurate records.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Receptionist

  • Greet visitors and answer the telephone in a professional manner.
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls to the appropriate person.
  • Sort, distribute, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as filing and photocopying.
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate meeting room bookings.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Call Center Representative

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 6 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • Data Entry 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Outlook 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings

More common in Call Center Representative postings

  • Call Center Operations 2 in 10 postings
  • Call Center Software 1 in 10 postings
  • Phone Etiquette 1 in 10 postings

Receptionist

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • Data Entry 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Outlook 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings

More common in Receptionist postings

  • Long-Term Disability 1 in 10 postings
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 1 in 10 postings
  • Front Desk Reception 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Call Center Representative

  • Contact Center Specialist I

    Kaiser Permanente
    Pay not stated Reno, NV, US Remote
    Microsoft OfficeData EntryOperational DataCustomer Service
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply
  • Customer Care Specialist

    Bell and Howell
    Pay not stated Durham, NC Onsite
    Microsoft ExcelCustomer ServiceSalesforceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp 4 days ago
    Apply
  • Customer Care Specialist

    Vitality Group International, Inc.
    $16.5/hr Employer stated
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Customer Service
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp 5 days ago
    Apply

Receptionist

  • Veterinary Receptionist

    Animal Dermatology Clinic
    Pay not stated Woodland Hills, CA
    Retail SalesCustomer Service
    10 hours ago
    Apply
  • $18 - $20/hr Employer stated
    Lee's Summit, Missouri
    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCustomer Service
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Baxter, MN
    Data EntryGuest ServiceCustomer Service
    1 day ago
    Apply

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