We are seeking a detail-oriented typist to join our company. As a typist, you will be required to type up company documents from written media and audio recordings, record meeting minutes and notes, and check all written documents for errors. You will also be required to draft documents and perform a variety of clerical duties.
Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our company documents are accurate, updated and accessible to all employees.
Responsibilities:
- Transfer data from paper formats into digital files or database systems
- Transcribe documents from dictated tapes
- Take notes at meetings with managers and others to create detailed texts
- Edit completed work for grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Gather and organize typing material
- Create spreadsheets and presentations, combining various data from existing files
- Maintain physical and digital filing systems
- Scan and print files, as needed
- Keep information confidential in accordance with security policies
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Typist, Data Entry Clerk, or Data Entry operator
- Fast typing skills; using a touch typing system is a plus
- Experience using data recorders and optical scanners
- Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets
- Familiarity with office equipment
- Strong English language skills
- Attention to detail with an ability to spot grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
- Confidentiality
- High school diploma; additional computer training or certification is a plus
