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Clerk Typist
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An Office Technician or Typist uses a computer and word processing software, or a typewriter, to type reports, correspondence and other documents in the office of a company or organization. Transcribes and types meeting discussions or reports that have been recorded.
$45,269 / year median in Kentucky
-23% projected decline
Job Description
Overview The Clerk Typist performs various typing and clerical tasks, files records and reports, and performs general office work. Responsibilities Types correspondence, reports, forms, cards, and requisitions, etc. Operates office machines such as photo copies, postage meters, and adding machines. Maintains a control on documents, which either originate within or pass through the department, by an effective logging, posting, or filing operation. Searches files to obtain correspondence, reports, and records. Answers telephone and takes messages. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High School or commercial school graduate or GED equivalent with courses in typing and English. Six months or 1 year's experience desired. Must demonstrate the ability to accurately type a minimum of 45WPM, MS Excel spreadsheet analysis, MS Word process with ability to prioitize and work closely with materials staff and department requesters to troubleshoot issues involving Lawson. Should have a good working knowledge of the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Clerical experience, or "on-the-job training: in posting, filing, and records maintenance methods. Clerical perception necessary to proofread and to avoid errors in transposition. Must have basic computer knowledge.