receptionist

noun

Etymology: Recorded since 1901, derived from reception + -ist.

1. An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

   “"At the moment, I think I'm working for the Central Intelligence Corporation, the Mafia, and Mr. Lee's Greater Hong Kong." "I see," the receptionist, making a note.”

2. A proponent of receptionism.