Data Entry Keyers
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
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Salary Information
Data Entry Keyers: $39,850 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Enter information into databases or software programs. | General |
| Compile data or documentation. | General |
| Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. | General |
| Store records or related materials. | General |
| Check data for recording errors. | General |
| Provide information to coworkers. | General |
| Select resources needed to accomplish tasks. | General |
| Operate office equipment. | General |
| Translate information for others. | General |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Jenzabar ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Perceptive Software Intelligent Capture | Document management software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| IBM Informix | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Coder | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Ten Key | Learn 2 Type.com, Inc. | Not Available |