Data entry keyers transfer information from paper documents to digital formats, including Internet databases and computer programs. The specifics of their duties can vary significantly based on their employer, ranging from scanning documents and sending them in emails, to carefully transcribing text into data fields in programs and databases. Keyers call on skills to maintain records and communicate with others on a daily basis, proofreading skills are also important to locate any errors. Even more importantly, an eye for detail and accuracy are the top qualifications for data entry keyers, as mistakes can sometimes have serious repercussions. Data entry keyers typically work a set schedule of 40 hours a week in offices. While specific software programs vary from position to position, training can often be done on-the-job. A high school diploma or equivalent is the typical education requirement.
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.
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
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Stress Tolerance
You might use software like this on the job:
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
high school diploma/GED or some college usually needed
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