Receptionist/accounts receivable vs front desk receptionist

The differences between receptionist/accounts receivables and front desk receptionists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a receptionist/accounts receivable, becoming a front desk receptionist takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a receptionist/accounts receivable has an average salary of $34,003, which is higher than the $31,050 average annual salary of a front desk receptionist.

The top three skills for a receptionist/accounts receivable include data entry, customer service and purchase orders. The most important skills for a front desk receptionist are patients, check-in, and phone calls.

Receptionist/accounts receivable vs front desk receptionist overview

	Receptionist/Accounts Receivable	Front Desk Receptionist
Yearly salary	$34,003	$31,050
Hourly rate	$16.35	$14.93
Growth rate	-5%	-
Number of jobs	40,081	82,593
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	51	42
Years of experience	6	2

Receptionist/accounts receivable vs front desk receptionist salary

Receptionist/accounts receivables and front desk receptionists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Receptionist/Accounts Receivable	Front Desk Receptionist
Average salary	$34,003	$31,050
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SightMD
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between receptionist/accounts receivable and front desk receptionist education

There are a few differences between a receptionist/accounts receivable and a front desk receptionist in terms of educational background:

	Receptionist/Accounts Receivable	Front Desk Receptionist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

Receptionist/accounts receivable vs front desk receptionist demographics

Here are the differences between receptionist/accounts receivables' and front desk receptionists' demographics:

	Receptionist/Accounts Receivable	Front Desk Receptionist
Average age	51	42
Gender ratio	Male, 5.1% Female, 94.9%	Male, 15.4% Female, 84.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.9% Asian, 6.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	6%

Differences between receptionist/accounts receivable and front desk receptionist duties and responsibilities

Receptionist/accounts receivable example responsibilities.

Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
Utilize computerize accounting software programs (QuickBooks) to perform duties and responsibilities.
Convert manual system to QuickBooks with custom invoicing, including tracking overdue accounts.
Calculate and enter payroll into system.
Prepare bi-weekly payroll utilizing ADP and reconcile to internal accounting system.
Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.

Front desk receptionist example responsibilities.

Accomplish computer work using a PMS system; OperaXpress.
Collect and distribute mail and packages, prepare FedEx shipments and manage online postage machine.
Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic
Acquire knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes and achieve up-to-date knowledge of medical record practices, standards, and regulations.
Manage patients records by keeping all medical history, insurance and personal information update and verify abiding by HIPAA protocols.
Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.

Receptionist/accounts receivable vs front desk receptionist skills

Common receptionist/accounts receivable skills

Data Entry, 14%
Customer Service, 14%
Purchase Orders, 7%
Payroll, 6%
Vendor Invoices, 5%
Credit Card Payments, 4%

Common front desk receptionist skills

Patients, 23%
Check-In, 12%
Phone Calls, 10%
Reservations, 10%
Customer Service, 10%
Appointment Scheduling, 5%

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