What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
  • Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
  • 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.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Writing 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Speaking 2.88/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Active Learning 2.75/5
Coordination 2.75/5
Service Orientation 2.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.62/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Independence, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Finger Dexterity 3.75/5
Oral Comprehension 3.5/5
Information Ordering 3.5/5
Perceptual Speed 3.5/5
Speech Recognition 3.5/5
Selective Attention 3.38/5

Technologies & Tools

Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge Data entry software Database software Electronic medical record EMR software FaceTime FileMaker Pro Google Docs Google Drive Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS IBM Informix Intuit QuickBooks Jenzabar ERP Medical condition coding software Medical procedure coding software Microsoft Access Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.94/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.86/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.64/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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