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Minutemen of Illinois, Inc.
DATA ENTRY
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What they do
A Data Entry Clerk types or scans information into a computer to create databases, programs or summary data reports. Transcribes handwritten information from order forms, receipts or other documents to type into a computerized record, or enters data for medical records, or enters data in code to update company websites.
$40,298 / year median in Illinois
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Data Entry Clerk We are looking for a person who is interested in working night shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Create a spreadsheet to track important customer information and orders.
- Update customer information in a database
- Organize existing data in a spreadsheet
- Verify outdated data make any necessary changes to records
- Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers.
- Search for and investigate information contained in files.
- Perform regular database backups to secure data.
- Input text-based and numerical information from source documents.
- Provide occasional administrative support.
- Sort and organize hard copies of paperwork after entering data electronically.
- Review data for deficiencies or errors.
- Assist with special projects that require large amounts of data entry.
- Provide data entry support across departments on an ad-hoc basis.
- Type in data quickly and efficiently. Qualifications
Organization:
Data Entry Clerks will need strongly developed organizational skills.- Computer skills: Data Entry Clerks will spend the majority of their workday on the computer. Skills in typing and Microsoft Office programs will be useful in the Data Entry Clerk role.
- Customer service: Data Entry Clerks may need to communicate with customers to update information, depending on the role. The ability to clearly and efficiently communicate and retrieve important information to update records is required.
- Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred
Start Time:
5 p.m.- 1 a.