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Data Entry Keyers

Also called: Data Capture Specialist, Data Entry Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Data Transcriber

What they do:

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

On the job, you would:
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Business

  • administrative services
  • customer service

Safety and Government

  • law and government

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • Microsoft Access

Word processing software

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word

Medical software

  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • Medical procedure coding software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $36,190

Education

High school diploma/GED or some college is usually needed.