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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Word Processor II (Secret Clearance Required)

  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 30+ days ago

How a Word Processor II will make an impact: Provide support services in a variety of clerical positions Provide clerical support to the program with technical writing skills to draft, revise, or write...

Transcriber

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx...

Clerk Typist RPT - Franklin Elementary School

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Hours: 8:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. (6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week) - 10 Month Duty Schedule The successful applicant will start on 8/26/2025. IF APPOINTED PROVISIONALLY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT...

Documentation Specialist

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Documentation Specialist | Contract (24 + Months) Full Benefits | Clearwater, FL | On-Site W2 Contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY) The Documentation Specialist is responsible for developing,...

Summer School Typist - Canandaigua CSD

  • Newark, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newark, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Cooperative Summer School Typist Location: Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua CSD Salary: $23.80 Start Date: 7/7/2025 End Date: 8/22/2025 Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 1:30pm The consortium...

Summer School Typist - Romulus CSD

  • Newark, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newark, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Cooperative Summer School Typist Location: Romulus Middle School Salary: $23.80 Start Date: 7/7/2025 End Date: 8/22/2025 Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 1:30pm The consortium consists of...

Senior Typist

  • Mexico, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mexico, NY
  • 7 hours ago

CiTi BOCES has an opening for a Senior Typist, currently located at CTE. This work involves the performance of moderately difficult duties involving the use of computers to produce correspondence,...

Clinical Documentation Specialist, Hybrid FT Days

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago

The CDS is responsible for the concurrent review of medical records to assure appropriateness of care, accuracy of documentation, validation of severity of illness and quality of services...

Information Processing Specialist II

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 8 hours ago

processing and related software....

PRN Clinical Documentation Specialist Registered Nurse

  • Pomona, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a PRN Clinical Documentation Specialist Registered Nurse job in Pomona, California paying $770.00/shift. This is a position that requires at least one...

Intermediate Typist-Clerk

  • CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • CA
  • 8 hours ago

Routinely accesses office equipment, such as video display terminals, word processors, or personal computers to input data, perform computations, or produce documents, not requiring the formatting or...

Senior Document Controller

  • Statesville, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Senior Document Controller Spencer Ogden Location Statesville Posted date 2 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Contract / Freelance / Self-employed Job category Administrative Assistants /...

Qa Documentation Specialist

  • Springfield, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

QA DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST Valcor Engineering Corporation - 3.2 Springfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Clinical Documentation Specialist Tandym Group - 3.8 Manhattan, NY Job Details Full-time | Contract Estimated: $52.5K - $62.9K a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Microsoft Excel...

Quality Documentation Specialist

  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Location: Santa Barbara Professional Center -224 Santa Barbara BlvdCape Coral FL 33991 Department: CDI - Clinical Documentation Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/ to Minimum to Midpoint Pay...

Word Processor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cannabis Cultivation and Processing
Investigate the cultivation and processing of cannabis, starting from seeds to a diversity of end products for a global market. This course will cover topics related to breeding, growing, and...

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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
28.6%
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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