Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

An Administrative Assistant works to support office functions and ensure that daily operations run smoothly. Their responsibilities may include answering and directing phone calls, managing calendars and appointments, preparing reports, maintaining filing systems, and providing general support to visitors. They often act as the point of contact for clients, suppliers, and team members, so excellent communication skills are crucial. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word, along with strong organizational and time management skills are also important. The ability to multitask and prioritize tasks is a must. Certifications that can boost their prowess in the role include the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Prior to becoming an Administrative Assistant, a person might have roles that provide relevant experience and skills. For instance, they could start as a Receptionist, where they would gain experience in managing communications and providing customer service. Another possible role is a Data Entry Clerk, which would help develop proficiency in using office software and maintaining records. Alternatively, they may be an Office Assistant, assisting in various office tasks and learning how the different parts of an office work together.

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Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Cullman, and Decatur, AL. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of one...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The ideal candidates will have a...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team at our center in Athens, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of...

Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist)

  • Homewood, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 2 hours ago

Posting Title: Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist) Overview: At Fast Pace Health, Patient Care Specialist provides administrative support essential for effective patient care under the...

Secretary 1 (Thomas Location)

  • Fairhope, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fairhope, AL
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or GED equivalent Excellent communication and keyboarding skills Working knowledge of word processing programs Desired...

Unit Secretary - Highlands Hospitalist Unit (6 North) - PM (752)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago

Unit Secretary - Highlands Hospitalist Unit (6 North) - PM (752) University of Alabama, Birmingham Application First Name Last Name Email address Captcha / Bot check: Copy from here ...to here...

Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant

  • Sheffield, AL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sheffield, AL
  • 9 hours ago

Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant A Clinical Negligence Legal Assistant/Secretary is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Legal 500 law firm based in Sheffield. Salary is negotiable...

Office assistant

  • Odenville, AL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Odenville, AL
  • 9 hours ago

un Office assistant compensation: $20/hour employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Office assistant Looking for an office assistant a few days a week. Pay is $20/hour....

Administrative Assistant REQ 2893

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 10 hours ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Front Office Assistant I - Days - Alabaster, AL

  • Alabaster, AL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Alabaster, AL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Summary # Responsible for providing support to physician and nursing staff and receiving patients and their families. Call and accompany the patient from the waiting room to the exam room....

Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation) - Huntsville

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 hours ago

Butler Snow LLP is looking for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Huntsville Office....

Administrative Assistant - Purchasing

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 hours ago

Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Administrative Assistant-Purchasing at its Huntsville, AL facility....

Compensation : Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave,...

Clinic Office Assistant

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 hours ago

Purpose of the Position: The Clinic Office Assistant will provide support to the administrative daily operation of Health Services. In addition to receptionist and scheduling duties, the Clinic...

Administrative Aide

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Nice to have: Minimum of 1 year working as an Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, or similar role....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Administrative Assistants in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
High School or GED
25.4%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Administrative Assistants in Alabama
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%


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