Origin: Greek suffix -ist
Receptionist has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
"The busy receptionist immediately directed our call to the manager while simultaneously welcoming new clients at the front desk."
An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.
"The busy receptionist greeted every visitor at the front desk and took detailed notes on each incoming phone call before transferring them to the right department."