Secretary Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Medical Receptionist (Bilingual - Spanish)

  • ChenMed
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 days ago

Were unique. You should be, too. Were changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the...

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Medical Receptionist - Family Medicine

  • Trinity Health
  • Darby, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Darby, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Job Title: Medical Receptionist Employment Type: Full-Time Shift : Mon-Fri, day shift Location : Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA Position...

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Unit Secretary Fulltime Day

  • Jefferson
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 hours ago

The unit secretary is professional and welcoming to all patients, families, visitors, and staff....

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Administrative Assistant - Business Office

  • Colonial School District
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 7 hours ago

12 Month, Full-Time Position Location: District Office - Business Office Competitive Salary & Benefits Responsibilities : The Administrative Assistant works under the immediate supervision of the...

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Administrative Assistant King of Prussia, PA

  • IMEG
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 7 hours ago

IMEG is hiring an Administrative Assistant in King of Prussia, PA, to provide administrative support for assigned engineering teams and complete day-to-day administrative tasks. This role will use...

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Administrative Assistant Infusion Center

  • UPMC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Administrative Assistant Associate to support the Infusion Center! We are looking for an organized, team player who will have responsibility for...

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Administrative Assistant

  • Gannett Fleming
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago

What You Will Do: GFT is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Construction Services team! This role follows a fully remote work model. GFT’s construction services are the cornerstone of...

Remote Hybrid

Office Assistant

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Seeking: Office Assistant Part-Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM Some Saturdays 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM Our Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program...

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Office Assistant I - Harborcreek Family Physicians

  • UPMC
  • Erie, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 7 hours ago

UPMCs Harborcreek Family Physicians is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Office Assistant I to join our team and create a welcoming experience for every patient. In this role, you will...

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Sales Administrative Associate

  • VIVA
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 8 hours ago

The Sales Administration Associate is responsible for supporting sales and pricing operations, providing strategic information relating to competitor pricing, customer behaviors, and client fleet...

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Sales Administrative Associate

  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Introduction We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to support our Sales Administration team in managing the accurate and timely processing of fleet orders. This role is crucial...

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Administrative Assistant

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Key Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple financial consultants and team members * Manage calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate internal...

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Sales Administrative Associate Fleet Support

  • Rose International
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Required Education Years of Experience Required: 2 years of business administration experience Formal Education (implied): Background in business administration or equivalent administrative...

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Administrative Specialist Supervisor

  • County of Chester
  • Westtown, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Westtown, PA
  • 9 hours ago

The Administrative Specialist Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Administrative support staff working in the Department of Human Services who provide support services for all Human...

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Administrative Asst I

  • InVision Human Services
  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago

POSITION OVERVIEW Provides administrative support to assigned program/department. Completes general clerical duties such as word processing, filing, answering and routing telephone messages,...

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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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
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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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