Embodiments include systems and methods for managing performance of a small cell search function during an active communication session via a first subscription in a multi-subscription multi-standby communication device. A device processor may perform a first tune away to a second subscription to receive first small cell information, and may tune back to the first subscription after receiving the first small cell information to resume the active communication session. The device processor may perform a second tune away to the second subscription to receive second small cell information, and may tune back to the first subscription after receiving the second small cell information to resume the active communication session. The device processor may select one of the first small cell and the second small cell for cell reselection based on the first small cell information and the second small cell information.