Clerk Typist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Belfry (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ARH is seeking a Clerk Typist to perform typing, filing, mailing, and general clerical duties in a fast-paced office environment.

You will type correspondence, handle forms, operate photocopiers and postage meters, and maintain orderly records. This role requires a high school diploma or GED with typing/English coursework, 60 WPM typing, strong grammar, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must type at least 60 WPM with accuracy.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with office software.
• Experience with filing, posting and records maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, filing, shipping, and other clerical work.
• Types correspondence, reports, forms, and requisitions.
• Operates photocopiers, postage meters, and adding machines.
• Maintains documentation control through logging and filing systems.
• Searches files to retrieve correspondence and records.
• Answers telephone and takes messages.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 60 WPM

Grammar & spelling

Basic computer skills

Clerical filing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Clerk Typist performs various typing and clerical tasks, files records and reports, and performs general office work.

Responsibilities

• RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING, FILING, SHIPPING, AND OTHER CLERICAL WORK


• 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 60WPM.


• 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.