Word Processor Jobs

A Word Processor in the admin industry is pivotal for the creation, editing, and refining of documents including reports, memos, and correspondences. They are responsible for converting rough drafts, voice recordings, or raw data into a polished end product. They use various software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, ensuring all documents and reports accurately represent the organization's standards. Accuracy, attention to detail, speed, and a keen eye for formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling are crucial skills for this role.

Before becoming a Word Processor, one could have roles as an Administrative Assistant, a Data Entry Clerk, or a Typist. These positions help develop key skills such as touch typing, familiarity with software tools, and understanding of office procedures, which are critical for a Word Processor. Relevant certifications that can boost a Word Processor's credentials include Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and certification in relevant software programs such as WordPerfect or Adobe Acrobat. This demonstrates proficiency in word processing and other administrative software.

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Documentation Specialist I

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 20 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 20 days ago

Description Leidos is hiring for Documentation Specialist I to support the Federal Aviation Administrations CARES Registry. The successful candidates will be required to perform the basic duties...

Clerical Worker

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Clerical Worker PeopleReady of Gainesville, FL is now hiring Clerical Workers! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: Connections and...

Documentation Specialist

  • Vienna, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Title: Documentation Specialist L ocation : Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Winchester, VA or Pensacola, FL Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract...

Senior R&D Documentation Specialist - REMOTE

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Requisition #: 16649 Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between...

Remote Work

Documentation Specialist

  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 hours ago

ALTA IT Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of System One, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. ALTA is an established leader in IT Staffing and...

Documentation Specialist (Technical Editor And Writer 1) 23091

  • Pearl Harbor, HI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Pearl Harbor, HI
  • 12 hours ago

Documentation Specialist (Technical Editor And Writer 1) 23091 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Hickam AFB, HI Date: Apr 27, 2025 Location: Hickam AFB, HI, Hawaii, United States Company: HII's Mission...

ER CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST - FT - Nights - Nrs Admin

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 13 hours ago

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Nights Summary: POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Emergency Department Director/Supervisor and ER Physician Medical Director, the Clinical Documentation...

Deposit Document Specialist

  • Amarillo, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 13 hours ago

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED Intermediate: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions as found within an office setting...

This is a competitive provisional civil service position that involves responsibility for performing complex information processing activities often involving the utilization of word processing and...

Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail....

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 15 hours ago

To promote appropriate clinical documentation through collaboration with the School of Medicine clinical staff by reviewing patient documents, assessing for accuracy and educating the patient care...

Associate, Document Specialist

  • Parma, OH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Parma, OH
  • 15 hours ago

Associate, Document Specialist POSITION PROFILE Satisfies customers according to company standards of quality and output by prepping, scanning, inspecting, compiling, assembling and binding...

Export Documentation Specialist

  • Clackamas, OR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Clackamas, OR
  • 16 hours ago

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the...

Clerk Typist 3 (Local Government) (Bilingual) - Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Are you interested in a successful career path that will give you the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community? Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome a...

Clinical Documentation Specialist- HIM OP CDI

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 21 hours ago

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Clinical...

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Salary for Word Processor Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Word Processors 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 Word Processors
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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