National Occupation Code (NOC): 1422

Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They are employed in the private and public sectors.

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Job Duties for Data entry clerks

• Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
• Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
• Import and/or export data between different kinds of software
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data
• Identify, label and organize electronic storage media
• Maintain libraries of electronic storage media.

Working Conditions for Data entry clerks

Work is performed indoors, such as in a school, office, or hospital.

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