Typist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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R&D Documentation Specialist II

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 14 days ago

Requisition #: 16293 Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between...

Remote Documentation Specialist

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description Day to day Insight Global is looking for a Documentation Specialist for one of our simulation software engineering clients. This person will work under the supervision of a more...

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Project Document Controller

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago

What will you do? The Project Document Controller will support operations on a global program for a leading Web Giant. The ideal candidate is a self-driven individual who is comfortable working in...

Join our team and participate in the clerical support our team needs to provide families and children with the necessary tools to maintain a happy, healthy home!...

Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Indiana County C&Y

  • Indiana, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Indiana, PA
  • 1 day ago

Under general supervision, the Clerk Typist 2 will provide clerical support to various departments to ensure timely transmittal or processing of information, efficient organization of department data...

Medical Transcriptionist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Purpose: Provide quality and timely medical transcription services to authorized users of the entity's dictation system. Responsibilities: Workflow. Edit all reports that are presented for...

Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

  • Meadville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Join our team and participate in the clerical support our team needs to provide families and children with the necessary tools to maintain a happy, healthy home!...

Records Processing Specialist

  • PA
  • 2 days ago
  • PA
  • 2 days ago

Records Processing Specialist Robert Morris University - 4.1 Moon, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $37.3K - $45.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED...

Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y

  • Meadville, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 3 days ago

Join our team and participate in the clerical support our team needs to provide families and children with the necessary tools to maintain a happy, healthy home!...

Clerk Typist 3 (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago

Clerk Typist 3 (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y Print ( Apply Clerk Typist 3 (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y Salary $34,406.73 Annually Location Lebanon County, PA Job Type Civil Service...

Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist

  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago

A local community bank is looking for a Commercial Loan Documentation Specialists, to join the Loan Administration Department of a highly reputable bank. The Loan Documentation Specialist is...

Clerk Typist V - Magisterial District Court (Wilkes-Barre TWP.)

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 4 days ago

Clerk typists perform clerical work involving the processing of documents and information requiring computer literacy....

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 4 days ago

Who Are We: People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million...

Clerk Typist 3 (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y

  • Lebanon, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA
  • 5 days ago

If so, Lebanon County Children & Youth would like you to join our team as a Clerk Typist 3 where you will have the opportunity to showcase and expand your skills....

Engineering Documentation Specialist

  • Exton, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 7 days ago

A Documentation Specialist is responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining company documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry standards. They work closely with...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Typist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Typists in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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