Secretary Jobs in Brentwood, TN

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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Urgent Team

Medical Receptionist at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care - PRN

  • Urgent Team
  • Mt Juliet, TN (19 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Urgent Team
  • Mt Juliet, TN (19 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Receptionist to join our dynamic healthcare team in Mt. Juliet, TN. The ideal candidate will...

Administrative Specialist, Faculty Affairs - School of Nursing

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 9 hours ago

Administrative Specialist, Faculty Affairs - School of Nursing Nashville, TN, United States JOB DESCRIPTION The Administrative Specialist is part of the Office of Faculty Affairs at Vanderbilt...

Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary - Part Time - Nights - OB

  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

99 years of age. Physical Effort: Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs. PERFORMANCE...

Practice Support Team Specialist (Private Wealth Legal Assistant)

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Practice Support Team Specialist (Private Wealth Legal Assistant) Husch Blackwell - 3.3 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated: $48.4K - $97K a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft...

HMS Lab Office Assistant

  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville,...

Administrative Assistant

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad...

Unit Secretary - Acute Med Surg

  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Do you want to work as a(an) Unit Secretary where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?...

Unit Secretary - Acute Med Surg

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Do you want to work as a(an) Unit Secretary where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued?...

Weekend Home Health Admin Coord

  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Weekend Home Health Admin Coord with HCA Healthcare at Home you...

Retail Office Assistant

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 2 days ago

Rooms To Go Retail Office Assistant Starting Salary: $14 - 16 per hour, depending on experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and other benefits available based on # of hours worked. Associate...

Weekend Home Health Admin Coord

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Weekend Home Health Admin Coord with HCA Healthcare at Home you...

Remote Work

Medical Receptionist at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care - PRN

  • Smyrna, TN (15 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (15 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Receptionist to join our dynamic healthcare team in Mt. Juliet, TN. The ideal candidate will...

Senior Administrative Associate

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Administrative Associate Nashville, Tennessee, United States Administration Staff Staff Full-Time Title: Senior Administrative Associate POSITION SUMMARY This position will provide...

Administrative Specialist

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

About the Work Unit: The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Science is a recognized world leader in mathematical research and education. The faculty is comprised of several...

Administrative / Office Assistant

  • Eagleville, TN (21 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Eagleville, TN (21 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Office Assistant www.tmctrailers.com TMC Trailers has a rare opening for an Office Assistant to cultivate customer relationships, handle walk-ins as well as data entry and answering phones. An...

Demographic Data for Brentwood, TN

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Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Medical Secretary Training
Overview A medical secretary is responsible for dealing with patients, maintaining records and confidentiality, managing inventory and much more. Thus, before you start your career in this area,...
Legal Secretary Diploma
The legal system is very complicated in itself for any given country. A common stereotype is that a lawyer or solicitor often goes mad during law school given the amount of information they have...
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...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Brentwood, TN

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 Brentwood, TN 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 Secretarys in Brentwood, TN
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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