Typist Jobs in New York

A Typist in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective communication and smooth operations within the organization. Their primary responsibilities include typing various documents, transcribing audio files, updating databases, and maintaining electronic filing systems. This role often requires high attention to detail, excellent typing speed and accuracy, and proficiency in using different office equipment and software like Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and transcription software.

Strong organizational skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial for a successful Typist. While formal education or degrees are not typically required, a high school diploma along with relevant certifications such as a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) can boost employability. Prior experience in roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, or Office Clerk can provide valuable experience and skills required for a Typist position.

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Mail Processing Specialist

  • Glens Falls, NY
  • moments ago
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • moments ago

These fields are usually administrative, general office and clerical in nature, such as accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, bookkeeper, clerk, office assistant, secretary, staff assistant, typist...

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Medical Transcriptionist - Administrative

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

M-F 9a-5p. 11 wk assignment covering FTE LOA. HS diploma/GED (R). 6 months exp as medical transcriber (P). Knowledge of medical terminology (R). Excellent spelling and grammar (R). Type minimum of...

Licensed Court Reporter/Transcriber

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Licensed Court Reporter/Transcriber compensation: $100/hr Licensed court reporter/transcriber needed for Zoom/virtual deposition recording. Will take place between 2-6 days in mid-May. Each...

Typist, LTHT

  • New Paltz, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY
  • 3 days ago

Ulster BOCES is seeking a Typist for a less-than-half-time (On-call/substitute), hourly position....

Typist (Counseling Center)

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Job Responsibilities The position provides high-level clerical support to the school counselor office at the high school level, responsibilities may include: + Greet and support student, staff and visitors...

Clinical Documentation Specialist - Full Time - Days

  • Utica, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 4 days ago

The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist I serves as a vital liaison between healthcare providers, coding professionals, and quality teams. This role requires expertise in medical...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Potsdam, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 4 days ago

SUMMARYThe CDS facilitates accurate documentation for severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, complexity of care and quality in the medical record. This involves extensive record review...

Principal Clerk Typist working as Senior Clerk Typist (Competitive) (6 positions)

  • East Amherst, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • East Amherst, NY
  • 5 days ago

Clerk Typist 35 hours/week (8:30am – 4:00pm) (Inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunch) 12 months/year Mill Middle School Principal Clerk Typist working as Sr....

Transcriptionist (FGP) Bilingual Russian Preferred - Medical Arts Pavilion (Brooklyn)

  • New York City, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 5 days ago

Job Description NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists...

Account Clerk/Typist - Business Office

  • Victor, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Victor, NY
  • 6 days ago

/Typist Qualifications: Effective communication and problem solving skills....

Typist Clerk - Provisional

  • Garden City, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 7 days ago

Typist Clerk - Provisional JobID: 1820 Position Type: Classified Staff/TYPIST CLERK Date Posted: 12/11/2024 Location: Multiple Locations Closing Date: 07/01/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Typist...

Report Processing Specialist II

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

at FORVIS in Long Island, New York, United States Job Description General information Name IFS - Firm Support Services - Report Processing Specialist II Posting Title Report Processing Specialist...

Substitute Typist Clerk

  • Garden City, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 11 days ago

Substitute Typist Clerk JobID: 1979 Position Type: Substitute - Classified/TYPIST CLERK SUB Date Posted: 4/16/2025 Location: Multiple Locations Closing Date: 06/15/2025 Additional Information: Show/...

Substitute Typist

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Sullivan B.O.C.E.S. is seeking a Substitute Typist in Admin/Business Office.The Substitute Typist work is primarily of routine nature and involves the performance of standardized clerical and typist...

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Salary for Typist Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Typist positions.



Highest Education Level

Typists in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%
High School or GED
24.9%
Associate's Degree
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Master's Degree
6.6%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Typists in New York
Less than 1 year
48.5%
1-2 years
28.1%
4-6 years
13.2%
2-4 years
6.0%
None
4.0%
10+ years
0.2%


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