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Data Entry Keyers - 43-9021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Data Entry Operator
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Data Capture Specialist
  • Fiscal Assistant
  • Claims Support Specialist
  • Data Entry Machine Operator
  • Remote Computer Terminal Operator
  • Typist
  • Underwriting Support Specialist
  • Commission Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
  • Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
  • 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.
  • Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
  • Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
  • Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • enter time sheet information
  • examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
  • fill out business or government forms
  • load tapes, disks or paper into computers or peripherals
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • operate scanner
  • perform typing or data entry for extended duration
  • process invoices
  • process medical records
  • route computer output to specified users
  • set computer controls or devices in data processing center
  • transcribe spoken or written information
  • understand computer equipment operating manuals
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • verify completeness or accuracy of data

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Cannon Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cannon Fire Direction Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery (FA) Firefinder Radar Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Support Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operations/Fire Direction Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Braille Operator
  • Braille Typist
  • Cryptographic-Machine Operator
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Magnetic-Tape-Composer Operator
  • Perforator Typist
  • Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator
  • Photocomposition-Keyboard Operator
  • Typesetter-Perforator Operator
  • Varitype Operator