Word Processor Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Word Processor in the admin industry is pivotal for the creation, editing, and refining of documents including reports, memos, and correspondences. They are responsible for converting rough drafts, voice recordings, or raw data into a polished end product. They use various software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, ensuring all documents and reports accurately represent the organization's standards. Accuracy, attention to detail, speed, and a keen eye for formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling are crucial skills for this role.

Before becoming a Word Processor, one could have roles as an Administrative Assistant, a Data Entry Clerk, or a Typist. These positions help develop key skills such as touch typing, familiarity with software tools, and understanding of office procedures, which are critical for a Word Processor. Relevant certifications that can boost a Word Processor's credentials include Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and certification in relevant software programs such as WordPerfect or Adobe Acrobat. This demonstrates proficiency in word processing and other administrative software.

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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
  • 2 hours ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 2 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 18 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 2 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...

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
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 3 days ago

Word processing skills (WordPerfect and Word) Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma...

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
  • 4 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA
  • 4 days ago

THE POSITION Are you ambitious, great at multi-tasking, and would like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in day-to-day life events of children and families? If so, Lebanon...

Engineering Documentation Specialist

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

Software & Tools: Utilize document management systems, word processors, and other software to organize and store documentation....

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Salary for Word Processor Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Word Processors 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 Word Processors 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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