Secretary Jobs
A Secretary in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within an organization. They are responsible for handling office tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence. They also maintain office supplies, prepare reports, and draft documents. Secretaries often act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, so they must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have proficiency in office management software like Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent organizational skills.
Before becoming a Secretary, a person might have held roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk. These positions help develop the necessary skills and experience for succeeding as a Secretary. Additionally, while not always required, having certifications like the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) can enhance a Secretary's job prospects and prove their competence in crucial administrative tasks.
Medical Receptionist- Training Provided!
- Eye Care Partners
- Coventry Township, OH
- 1 hour ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Coventry Township, OH
- 1 hour ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
Paralegal Legal Assistant II Supporting the US Attorney's Office
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 5 hours ago
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 5 hours ago
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...
Medical Receptionist at Baptist Health Urgent Care - PRN
- Urgent Team
- Benton, AR
- 5 hours ago
- Urgent Team
- Benton, AR
- 5 hours ago
Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Benton, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing Front Desk tasks...
- Strategic Employment Partners
- Naples, FL
- 6 hours ago
- Strategic Employment Partners
- Naples, FL
- 6 hours ago
A growing and reputable professional services firm is seeking a skilled a Legal Assistant to join their team in Naples, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and...
Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 17 hours ago
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 17 hours ago
Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys....
Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Progressive Care
- Albuquerque, NM
- 21 hours ago
- Albuquerque, NM
- 21 hours ago
Overview Presbyterian is seeking a Unit Secretary/Nurse Tech to perform secretarial/clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit....
Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 23 hours ago
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 23 hours ago
Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys....
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Virginia Beach, VA
- 23 hours ago
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Virginia Beach, VA
- 23 hours ago
Job Title: Legal/Admin Assistant Location: Virginia Beach, VA Full-Time Get to Know Us: Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Firm that represents clients on a national basis, and...
Professional Development & CLE Coordinator
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Indianapolis, IN
- 23 hours ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Indianapolis, IN
- 23 hours ago
Taft is seeking a Professional Development & CLE Coordinator to serve our Professional Development team in Taft’s Cleveland or Indianapolis office. We are seeking a Professional Development & CLE...
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Parsippany, NJ
- 23 hours ago
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Parsippany, NJ
- 23 hours ago
We are seeking a new Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our team....
Professional Development & CLE Coordinator ( Hybrid )
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Cleveland, OH
- 23 hours ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Cleveland, OH
- 23 hours ago
Taft is seeking a Professional Development & CLE Coordinator to serve our Professional Development team in Taft’s Cleveland or Indianapolis office. We are seeking a Professional Development & CLE...
Medical Receptionist at Washington Regional Urgent Care - PRN
- Urgent Team
- Harrison, AR
- 1 day ago
- Urgent Team
- Harrison, AR
- 1 day ago
Washington Regional Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Harrison, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing Front Desk tasks...
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : We are immediately hiring an Administrative Assistant in Dallas, TX, for our Supply Chain Solutions...
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business Administration Job...
Administrative Assistant / Records Examiner Analyst Supporting the DEA
- FSA Federal
- Phoenix, AZ
- 1 day ago
- FSA Federal
- Phoenix, AZ
- 1 day ago
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...
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- Legal Terminology
- Clerical Support
- Calendaring
- E-Filing
- Dictation
- Meeting Minutes
- Travel Arrangements
- Ged
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Assisting
- Expense Reports
- Requisitions
- Office Procedures
- Grammar
- Faxing
- Calendar Management
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Ordering Supplies
- Purchase Orders
- Scheduling Appointments
- Transcription
- General Office Duties
- Business Correspondence
- File Management
- Reception
- Administrative Skills
- Discretion
- Proofreading
- Patient Care
- Office Management
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Medical Terminology
- Recordkeeping
- Prioritizing
- Telephone Skills
- High School Diploma
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Events
- Documentation
- Budgets
- Reporting
- Education Experience
- Multitasking
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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