Secretary Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Unit Secretary MBU 5th Fl 24D

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary: The Unit Secretary assists with the day-to-day operation of various clinical areas of the Hospital....

Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit

  • Warwick, RI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 9 hours ago

Primary Function Responsible for transcribing physician orders, maintaining bed management records and accessing lab results on the computer, performing receptionist and clerical duties, and...

Unit Secretary- Emergency Department

  • Warwick, RI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 9 hours ago

Primary Function Provide clerical support to the Emergency Services Department to include answering phones, transcribing physicians orders, booking diagnostic studies, distributing lab and x-ray...

Unit Secretary

  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago

The Unit Secretary is responsible for good interpersonal and clerical skills which promote quality patient care. Responsibilities: Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations....

Administrative Associate - Production

  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago

About Contech: Contech Medical, a UFP Technologies company, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of class III medical device packaging primarily for catheters and...

Administrative Assistant, Elementary - Pre-k/Oldham Elementary School

  • East Providence, RI
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 21 hours ago

Class Title: Administrative Assistant Elementary Schools/Pre-KClassification: 200 days (2 weeks before school starts and 2 weeks after school ends). 7.5 hours per dayDepartment:School (Elementary,...

Administrative Assistant

  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago

Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and...

Medical Secretary

  • South Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • South Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Summary: Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice. Responsibilities: Responsible for...

Administrative Assistant to the Museum Director

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Museum Director. The Administrative Assistant to the Museum Director is a vital support role that ensures...

Medical Office Assistant

  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 days ago

One of the TOP Healthcare Organizations in the area is HIRING a Medical Assistant Looking to interview and hire ASAP Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Office...

Higher Education Administrative Assistant III

  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago

Higher Education Administrative Assistant III Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job About CCRI and the Role About CCRI and the Role Position TitleHigher Education Administrative...

Administrative Assistant

  • Coventry, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Coventry, RI
  • 4 days ago

About UsFor over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate...

Secretary C

  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago

Summary: Under general supervision provides a variety of secretarial duties such as typing scheduling appointments for procedures in multiple rooms simultaneously processing and reconciling...

Administrative Assistant

  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago

Summary: The Administrative Associate is accountable for accomplishing a wide variety of clerical functions associated with day to day hospital operations and/or organizational needs in a...

Unit Secretary FT Days CBT

  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago

Butler Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for our CBT Partial Program to support our busiest partial program....

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.



Highest Education Level

Secretarys in Rhode Island offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
High School or GED
25.5%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
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 Secretarys in Rhode Island
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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