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DATA ENTRY CLERK I

Job Title: DATA ENTRY CLERK I
Job Code: 4046
FLSA: N
Job Level: B1
Revised Date: 06/27/2005
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of routine data entry activities in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Operate a variety of data entry equipment to transform, transcribe and verify source material to computer-readable media; enter into database and retrieve data from computer terminal according to established guidelines.

Abstract and code designated information from source material according to predetermined coding system; research lost or missing information in accordance with established procedures.

Reformat, rearrange and/or interpret material as necessary utilizing standard department applications and methods.

Verify accuracy, validity and completion of transcribed data by computer verification, proofreading computer display or printout, or other applicable methods; make corrections as necessary. Compile reports from existing records; assist with special projects by searching computer files and gathering records as requested.

Maintain associated logs and records in accordance with established priorities and procedures.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires a general educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.

Experience

Work requires six months of clerical experience to acquire skills necessary to perform routine data entry activities.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* An optional typing speed of 20-30 accurate words per minute may be required

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

DATA ENTRY/CRT

FILING

TELEPHONE PROTOCOL

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

DATA VERIFICATION

PC WORDPROCESSING SOFTWARE

WORDPERFECT

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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