Secretary Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in New Jersey

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.

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Administrative Assistant

  • RHA Health Services
  • Sparta, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sparta, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

We are hiring for: Administrative Assistant Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of...

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Part-time Bilingual Administrative Assistant

  • Fairfield, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Job Title: Part-Time Bilingual Administrative Assistant Job Description/Responsibilities Responsible for managing daily billing activities and accurately posting costs to the appropriate jobs on a...

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Medical Secretary, Radiology, Camden

  • Virtua Health
  • NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 5 hours ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

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Office Assistant - Primary Care

  • Virtua Health
  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

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Unit Secretary

  • Monmouth Medical Center
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Job Title: Unit Secretary Location: Monmouth Medical Center Department Name: Valerie Fund Req #: ......

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Unit Secretary - Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit - Pavilion 9

  • Cooper
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Experience Required Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred. Additional unit-specific qualification may be required....

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Office Assistant - Practice

  • Virtua
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Summary: Performs medical office duties including verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, registering patients, and entering all billing information into system....

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Medical Receptionist - Neurology - Health and Wellness Center

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Secretary

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, a Joint Venture with Monmouth Medical Center
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred....

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Secretary

  • Encompass Health
  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred....

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Administrative Assistant

  • AppleOne
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

A leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and commercial operations space is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant, Global Commercialization to support...

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Part Time Secretary

  • Hazlet, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hazlet, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Optometrist office inside Costco, Hazlet NJ looking for a Part Time Secretary....

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Administrative Assistant, Lab

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: Lab RWJBH Req #: ... Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $20.87 - $25.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above...

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Office Assistant $750/Week Howell, NJ

  • Howell, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

OFFICE ASSISTANT $750/WEEK HOWELL, NJ Busy local office is looking for a reliable, organized Office Assistant to join our team. $750 per week (W-2) Responsibilities: Answer phones Schedule...

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Medical Receptionist - General Surgery - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF0794471 Job Title: Medical Receptionist - General Surgery - Physician Practice Company: Hackensack Meridian Health Location: Old Bridge, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not...

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Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Medical Secretary Training
In the healthcare industry, qualified medical secretaries are in high demand and play an important role. This administration training course is perfect for both experienced medical secretaries and...
Guide to Being a Legal Secretary
Legal secretaries are essential to the proper functioning of the legal system. To operate effectively, every law office needs a competent legal secretary. They assist lawyers, solicitors, legal...
Secretarial Education
This "Secretarial Education" online course offers a comprehensive program for individuals who aim to become skilled secretaries or administrative professionals, equipping them with the practical...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in New Jersey

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

Secretarys in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.1%
High School or GED
25.1%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.2%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Secretarys in New Jersey
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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