Lead Receptionist Jobs

Lead Receptionist jobs are open across healthcare, hospitality, corporate offices, and legal firms, at every level from entry-level receptionist to senior lead, with specializations in patient coordination, multi-line phone management, and front-desk team supervision. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top stateNew York
Top employerMission Pet Health
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Lead Medical Receptionist
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Lead Medical Receptionist
Optum
Westborough, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
$20 - $36/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Shift Lead, Medical Receptionist
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Shift Lead, Medical Receptionist
CityMD
New York, New York
Customer Service
$19.75 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Lead Front Desk Receptionist
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Lead Front Desk Receptionist
Trilogy Spa Holdings
New York, New York
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
$26 - $33.43/hr
High school diploma or GED
2-10

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Lead Front Bar Receptionist
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Lead Front Bar Receptionist
Face Foundrie
Raleigh, North Carolina
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction

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Lead Receptionist
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Lead Receptionist
CityMD
Brooklyn, New York
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
$19.75 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Lead Receptionist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Mission Pet Health4 open roles
CityMD2 open roles
Dermatology2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead receptionist jobs.

  • Two or more years of receptionist or front-desk experience in a professional setting
  • Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and scheduling or calendar management tools
  • Experience training, supervising, or mentoring junior receptionist or administrative staff
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for handling visitors, calls, and correspondence
  • Familiarity with office management software, visitor management systems, or industry-specific platforms
  • High school diploma or equivalent, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Lead Receptionist Job Search

Tailor your resume for front-desk leadership

Highlight moments where you trained junior receptionists, managed scheduling systems, or resolved escalated visitor issues. Employers promoting internally want proof you already function above a standard receptionist role, so make that distinction visible and specific.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lead receptionist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

List software tools by exact name

Front-desk roles rely on property management systems, medical practice software, or visitor management platforms depending on the industry. Name the exact tools you've used rather than writing 'scheduling software,' so your resume passes applicant tracking system filters accurately.

Prepare a situation-action-result story about team conflict

Interviewers for lead roles almost always ask how you handled a disagreement with a colleague or a difficult front-desk situation. Prepare one tight story that shows you resolved it without escalating, because leadership judgment is what separates this title from a standard receptionist.

Target postings that list a reporting manager title

Job listings that name the position you'd report into, such as office manager or director of operations, signal a more structured role with real advancement potential. These postings also give you a name or title to address in your cover letter, which improves callback rates.

Follow up after the interview with a process detail

Reference one specific workflow challenge the hiring manager mentioned, then briefly explain how you've handled something similar. This positions your follow-up note as useful context rather than a generic thank-you, and it reinforces your readiness for the operational side of the lead role.

Lead Receptionist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lead receptionists?

The companies hiring the most lead receptionists right now include Mission Pet Health, CityMD, and Dermatology, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, hotel groups, and large corporate office operators consistently account for a significant portion of lead receptionist demand.

How many lead receptionist jobs are remote?

About 0% of lead receptionist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most front-desk roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative coordination, appointment scheduling, and virtual reception services for small businesses or medical practices.

How do you become a lead receptionist?

Start by building at least two years of experience in a standard receptionist or front-desk role, then take on informal leadership tasks such as training new hires or managing daily scheduling. Demonstrate reliability with complex phone systems, visitor management, and cross-department coordination. When applying, emphasize any supervisory responsibilities you held even without the official title, since most employers promote based on demonstrated readiness rather than credentials alone.

Can you get hired as a lead receptionist with little experience?

Some employers will consider candidates with limited formal experience if you can show strong organizational skills, composure under pressure, and any experience leading or guiding others, even in a volunteer or part-time context. Targeting smaller offices, medical practices, or hospitality venues that promote from within gives you a realistic path in, since those environments often value attitude and reliability over years on a resume.

What does the lead receptionist interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your communication style and availability, followed by an in-person interview that includes scenario-based questions about handling difficult visitors, managing a busy front desk, or resolving staff scheduling conflicts. Some healthcare or hospitality employers add a brief practical component, such as a role-play call or a walk-through of their front-desk setup, before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to lead receptionist jobs?

You can find and apply to lead receptionist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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