Responsibilities
Prepare and sort data files
Verify the accuracy of data
Check for incompatibilities between data sources
Create data backups
Provide data to authorized members
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Skills
Typing speed and accuracy: Being able to type quickly and accurately is essential for data entry.
Attention to detail: Data entry clerks need to be able to spot errors and deficiencies in data.
Time management: Data entry clerks may work under strict deadlines.
Communication: Data entry clerks may need to communicate with clients, stakeholders, other departments, and colleagues.
Microsoft Office: Data entry clerks may need to be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Other considerations
Data entry clerks may need to create and maintain backup copies of data.
Data entry clerks may need to observe and maintain strict confidentiality on all information that they manage.