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The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Data Entry Keyers

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Data Entry and Information Processing Workers

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Other Office and Administrative Support Workers

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.

Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

Select materials needed to complete work assignments.

Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.

Maintain logs of activities and completed work.

Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.

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

Database software

FileMaker Pro

IBM Informix

Microsoft Access

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Electronic medical record EMR software

Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS

Medical condition coding software

Medical procedure coding software

Jenzabar ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SAP software

Intuit QuickBooks

Sage 50 Accounting

Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge

Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Perceptive Software Intelligent Capture

FaceTime

Computer data input scanners

Computer inkjet printers

Computer keyboards

Photo composing perforators

Multiline telephone systems

Laser facsimile machines

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Extremely important

Very important

Continually or almost continually

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Some freedom

Limited freedom

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Every day

Once a month or more but not every week

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

Once a week or more but not every day

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Occasional contact with others

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Data Entry Keyers

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What Data Entry Keyers Do

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Data Entry Keyers

Overview

Career

What Data Entry Keyers Do

Other Job Titles Data Entry Keyers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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Level of Education Attained by Data Entry Keyers

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