Typist Jobs in Illinois

A Typist in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective communication and smooth operations within the organization. Their primary responsibilities include typing various documents, transcribing audio files, updating databases, and maintaining electronic filing systems. This role often requires high attention to detail, excellent typing speed and accuracy, and proficiency in using different office equipment and software like Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and transcription software.

Strong organizational skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial for a successful Typist. While formal education or degrees are not typically required, a high school diploma along with relevant certifications such as a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) can boost employability. Prior experience in roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, or Office Clerk can provide valuable experience and skills required for a Typist position.

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Supervisor, Clinical Documentation Specialist - RBE

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Company: Oak Street Health Title: Supervisor, Clinical Documentation Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers delivering higher quality...

Clinical Documentation Specialist - RBE

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Company: Oak Street Health Title: Clinical Documentation Specialist (Full-time) Location: Remote / Central Company Description Oak Street Health believes everyone deserves great healthcare a the...

Referral Documentation Specialist - Medical Equipment

  • Quincy, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 22 hours ago

PAY RATE: $15.61-$21.07 BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ABILITY TO WORK REMOTE AFTER IN-OFFICE TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED COMPETITIVE BENEFITS Click here to review our complete Total Rewards Guide....

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our...

Responsibilities Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all...

Document Specialist

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 2 days ago

Maintain ESP- they use a template Go line by line to ensure accuracy Maintain Quality Manual Update the manual based off of the NEW ISO Generate Bill of Materials Analyze print drawings from...

Document Controller

  • Markham, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Markham, IL
  • 2 days ago

Document Controller - ( 250000WN ) Description We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization's objectives. Join our award-winning program...

Legal Document Specialist/ Word Processor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Overview McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Document Specialist. The Document Specialist serves as a business resource by providing document services, management and...

Document specialist/Rad assistant

  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 6 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Perform diagnostic PACS, Powerscribe, File room, and Clerical support duties to meet patient, radiologists, physician, physician office staff and department needs....

Compliance & Documentation Specialist

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 7 days ago

Compliance and Documentation Specialist develops, establishes, and maintains the Engineering Documentation System in a manner that ensures all identified technical documentation is inventoried and...

Legal Document Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Overview McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Document Specialist. The Document Specialist serves as a business resource by providing document services, management and...

Contract Documentation Specialist

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Contract Documentation Specialist Job Description Job Title: Contract Documentation Specialist Length of Contract: 6 months Location/Site: Lake County,IL Onsite; 100% onsite Description: The...

Account Clerk Typist

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 10 days ago

An Account Clerk Typist does related work as required....

Export Documentation Specialist

  • Lombard, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Lombard, IL
  • 14 days ago

Overview NGA Group Companies do not include salary ranges in job postings because the total compensation is dependent on the candidates experience, the position location, and several other...

Contract Documentation Specialist

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

The Contract Requisition Specialist is responsible for maintaining essential contract electronic documents/data in the contract database in compliance with Corporate Purchasing, Finance, and OEC...

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Salary for Typist Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Typist positions.



Highest Education Level

Typists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%
High School or GED
25.0%
Associate's Degree
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Master's Degree
6.6%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Typists in Illinois
Less than 1 year
48.5%
1-2 years
28.1%
4-6 years
13.2%
2-4 years
6.0%
None
4.0%
10+ years
0.2%


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