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Robert Half
Data Entry Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$39,573 / year median in South Carolina
-35% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support a short-term Contract assignment in Columbia, Maryland. This position is ideal for someone who works accurately in a fast-moving environment and can manage repetitive tasks while meeting firm deadlines. The selected candidate will help maintain client records and ensure information is entered correctly and efficiently throughout the project.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and update client information with a high level of accuracy across electronic records.
- Review source documents and transfer data into the appropriate system while minimizing errors.
- Work between two computer screens to compare, verify, and input information efficiently.
- Copy and organize client details into the required platform to support project completion targets.
- Maintain productivity throughout the day in an environment driven by volume and deadlines.
- Check completed entries for consistency, completeness, and formatting accuracy.
- Use office software and digital files to support data handling and record organization.
- Contribute to a time-sensitive effort involving approximately 1,500 client records and assist with system-related data transfer tasks.