Word Processor Jobs in Massachusetts

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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NPI Documentation Specialist

  • Billerica, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 5 hours ago

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the NPI Specialistis responsible for assisting the Document Control lead and Process Control Manager in maintaining and continuously improving the...

Technical Document Specialist

  • Gloucester, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gloucester, MA
  • 1 day ago

Technical Document Specialist Job purpose: Working as part of the Application Change Management Team, this role will support documentation preparation to support application change and...

Clinical Documentation Specialist, CDI

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 1 day ago

The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDI) acts as a liaison between medical staff, Nursing, Coding and QI specialist to ensure the clinical documentation supports and reflects the most...

Clinical Documentation Specialist, CDI R35159

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 2 days ago

Req#: R35159 Category(s): Information Technology/Health Information Management, Medical Coding Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time Shift: First The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDI) acts as a...

QA Documentation Specialist

  • Watertown, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Watertown, MA
  • 3 days ago

Proficient in Document Management Systems (AssurX) and document formatting/word processing Demonstrated ability in performing document coordination and archival activities Demonstrated ability in managing...

Document Specialist

  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 4 days ago

Details: Job Title: Document Specialist Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Contract Keywords: #adminjobs #documentspecialist #remotejobs Part-time 25 hours/week JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that...

Document Specialist

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

About Ropes & Gray Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on...

Quality Control Documentation Specialist

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 7 days ago

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) is searching for a Quality Control Documentation Specialist, based onsite in our Tewksbury, MA facility. CIL is the global leading company in a highly...

Documentation Specialist I

  • Groveland, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Groveland, MA
  • 16 days ago

Overview For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our...

Position Overview: The Operations Processing Specialist is responsible for supporting the Distribution department's process of business-critical documents, such as CAPAs, ECOs, DCOs, and RSWOs....

Specimen Processing Specialist I PRN

  • Needham, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Needham, MA
  • 18 days ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : IDX Needham MA Site - NEEDHAM, MA Position Type : Per Diem Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Biotech...

Temporary Account Processing Specialist I

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Rockland Trust is currently seeking a Temporary Account Processing Specialist I for our Plymouth office. This position focuses on the accuracy and verification of all new accounts and provides...

Partner Program Documentation Specialist

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

System One Partner Program Documentation Specialist in Boston , Massachusetts Partner Program Documentation Specialist Employment Type: Contract/Temp Date Posted: 2/12/2025 Location: Remote Pay...

Fleet Support Documentation Specialist

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years...

Account Processing Specialist II

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Account Processing Specialist II Plymouth, MA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Rockland Trust is currently seeking an Account Processing Specialist II for our Plymouth office. This position focuses...

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Salary for Word Processor Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Word Processors in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%
High School or GED
25.0%
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 in Massachusetts
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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