Data Entry Assistant / Typing - Remote

Recruit Monitor; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Data Entry Assistant to work remotely with a requirement of a few weeks of on-site training. This role involves logging petitions, maintaining case files, handling mail, and providing communication support. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, a good command of English, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Relevant administrative experience is preferred and candidates must pass a typing test and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a typing test of at least 35-40 WPM with no errors.
• Experience in an office or clerical environment is desired.
• Good attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Log in petitions and create case folders.
• Research cases and enter data into systems.
• Maintain the integrity of files within process units.
• Receive, sort, and deliver incoming mail and cases.
• Document every call and email in the tracking system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Typing speed of 40 WPM

Ability to multitask

Good command of English

Basic MS Office skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Data Entry Assistant / Typing - Remote

This is a Work From Home Teleworking position. You must be able to come into the office for approximately 4 - 6 weeks of training and occasionally for additional meetings and various contract requirements.

You must live within a 90 miles commuting radius of the work site.

Case Processing Support:

Logging in petitions; creating and labeling case folders

Researching cases

Preparing and entering associated data in systems

Maintaining the integrity of the files within process units and file storage

Scanning documents and associating them to electronic case files

Identifying, reporting and obtaining missing documents for cases

Mail Room Support:

Receiving, sorting, opening, organizing, data stamping as appropriate, and delivering incoming mail and cases

Operating letter insertion and postage equipment

Identifying and sorting mail, petitions and files

Delivering routing sheets/file requests to the appropriate units

Requesting/receiving files from other units and delivering them to the appropriate units

Logging and delivering messages; logging petitions

Weighing, labeling; pulling and packing out-going case files

Communications Support:

Logging and delivering messages; logging petitions

Inputting call questions and/or email responses into tracking system; documenting every call/email

Escalating calls to supervisors as required by procedures

Resolving caller questions promptly and efficiently

Communicating answers clearly and correctly from scripted call response plan

Referencing answers from a computer while also rapidly typing notes into a system

Intermediate Computer Skills:

Good interpersonal and professional communication skills

Good attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment

Capable of working in a multi-task environment with rapidly changing priorities

Very good command of the English Language; Spanish is a plus

Demonstrate a professional work ethic

Ability to pass a typing test of at least 40 WPM with no errors

Individuals will be required to complete a background security investigation prior to beginning employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) to two (2) years of relevant administrative experience preferred

Ability to pass a typing test of at least 35-40 WPM with no errors

Experience in an office/clerical environment is desired

Intermediate computer skills utilizing multiple monitors and active sessions

Basic use of MS Office including Excel, Word and Email

Good Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills

Good attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment

Capable of working in a multi-task environment with rapidly changing priorities

Very good command of the English Language; Spanish is a plus

Demonstrate a professional work ethic

Ability to pass a thorough criminal background check and credit history to obtain and maintain a government clearance