Data Entry Operator

General Info

Job Description

Enters data from source documents into computer or onto tape or disk for subsequent entry, using keyboard or scanning device.

Files completed documents.

Resolves garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.

Deletes incorrectly entered data.

Re-enters data in verification format to detect errors.

Keeps record of completed work.

Loads machine with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disk, tape or Braille media.

Selects materials needed to complete work assignment.

Compares data entered with source documents.

Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered

Qualifications

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, and other office procedures and terminology.

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