data entry clerk

Work Setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Receive and register documents for data entry
• Enter data according to specified format
• Transfer data between software
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data
• Store, update and maintain databases
• Perform backup procedures
• Perform general office duties
• Classify, label and store diskettes/ disks and tapes of data
• Create digital records using a scanner
• Transfer handwritten data to Excel or Word documents

Type of Data Entry

• Alpha
• Numeric
• Alpha-numeric

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Word processing software
• Data analysis software
• Accounting software
• SAS
• Human resources software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows

Technical Terminology

• Medical
• Financial
• Business

Area of Specialization

• Contracts
• Financial statements
• Invoices
• Reports and records

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Secret clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required