Data Entry Operator

Ask IT consulting; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ask IT consulting seeks a data entry specialist in the United States. The role requires high-accuracy keystrokes and ability to enter and verify data using computer systems. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, performing data mining and capturing information, and ensuring timely submission of forms. Weekly pickup/delivery and strict error-rate controls are expected.

Experience with FTP transmissions and attention to detail are valuable assets for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 35 wpm typing speed and accurate data entry.
• Ability to enter and verify information on computer screens.
• Experience with imaging/printing equipment and basic data mining.
• Familiarity with FTP-based data transmission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow written and spoken instructions precisely.
• Enter information accurately and verify against sources.
• Operate automated equipment, displays, and sorting memory.
• Use scanning/imaging devices and perform image corrections.
• Conduct basic data mining and data capture tasks.
• Presence at supplier sites as needed to deliver electronic data via FTP.
• Key in records and perform 100% second-person verification to control errors.
• Meet deadlines for data forms and weekly pickup/delivery.
• Adhere to low error rate requirements (≤0.5%).
• Utilize arithmetic and numbering systems as required.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Data entry

Data mining

Imaging equipment

FTP data transfer

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Record verification

Tools

ASCII data formats

Job description

• Able to follow written and spoken instructions.
• Minimum of 35 wpm.
• Ability to accurately enter information into a computer, accessing information from a computer, and verifying information on a screen.
• Duties involve utilizing automated equipment, including electronic keyboard, display screen, and sorted memory to perform.
• Ability to operate and understand basic scanning and imaging equipment, including pan, skew, and image correction techniques.
• Ability to conduct basic data mining and data capture efforts.
• Services may be required to be provided at supplier’s site using supplier’s equipment.Typically need an end product of electronic data, typically transmitted through FTP.
• Keypunch and verify records in specified format (ex. ASCII).
• The total number of keystrokes is limited to actual characters, numbers and special characters that are keyed.Spaces, function keys, nulls, and zeros are not counted as keystrokes.
• The contractor must complete all data forms within an agreed-upon amount of time from receipt or average a minimum of a set number of strokes each week data forms are in possession.
• Error rate cannot exceed 1/2%.Error rate is calculated on a character (not field or record) basis.
• Pickup and delivery by contractor to be made on a weekly basis.
• For key entry, required that a second individual completed 100% key verification to control errors.
• Knowledge of imaging and visual display operating practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and numbering systems.
• Ability to operate equipment with speed and accuracy to ensure information is captured.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Nice to have

• Dental or medical claims processing experience
• Answering phones in a medical/dental office environment