What does a office assistant do?

Answer 1

An office clerk or receptionist career is a good fit for those interested in typing, communicating, organizing, helping others, and creating documents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 2.95 million office clerks in 2010 and more than 25% only worked part-time. Office clerks and receptionists are employed in various organizations, with the largest being Schools, Healthcare facilities and Federal, state, and local governments. All companies need employees that understand business protocol, grammar and correspondence skills, and basic software. Office clerks are often the first interaction clients have with a company and they need to make a good first impression. Therefore, companies highly prize employees that can do a variety of tasks, especially communication and computer skills, instead of specializing in just one skill. With 738,000 office clerk and receptionist positions being added from 2010-2020, it is no surprise that this career has strong growth potential in the coming years.

Answer 2

A well run office runs like a well oiled machine. One of the most important roles in an office is that of the clerk. Clerks can take care of payroll and paperwork. Depending on the type of office it is you may also be reaching out to vendors and even patients to ensure they are aware of needs or appointments.