Data Entry Specialist

TALENT Software Services; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Elkton is seeking a Document Management Assistant to join a Center of Excellence team providing document support for site personnel. You will handle both paper and electronic documents, follow established procedures, and support EDMS operations across the site.

The role requires strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and experience with Word/Excel and SharePoint. On-site position with opportunities to contribute to data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Experience with database entry and information retrieval.
• Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle paper and electronic documents per procedures, including editing, routing, publishing, scanning, reviewing, cataloging, classifying, and storing documents.
• Operate standard documentation and information practices within Merck-supported Electronic Document Management Systems and within a physical document repository.
• Apply records retention policies, practices and procedures to management of site published documents.
• Accurately enter data and coordinate and perform various tasks in site document management systems.
• Provide documentation-related reports and metrics.
• Manage document pickup and delivery throughout the site.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field or 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Electronic Document Management Systems

Job description

Required Experience and Skills:

• Working toward or completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a Business, Communications, Computer, or Library Science related field or 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to perform at a high level of accuracy and quality
• Ability to organize and maintain data or information
• Experience with database entry and information retrieval
• Experience working with Electronic Document Management Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Proficient with Microsoft SharePoint
• Technical writing experience
• Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to apply key concepts

Responsibilities:

The Document Management Assistant is a member of a Center of Excellence team that provides document support for Merck Elkton functional areas and site personnel.

The following are key responsibilities within this position:

• Handle paper and electronic documents according to established procedures, this includes editing, routing, publishing, scanning, reviewing, cataloging, classifying, and storing documents
• Execute standard documentation and information practices within Merck-supported Electronic Document Management Systems and within a physical document repository
• Apply records retention policies, practices and procedures to management of site published documents
• Accurately enter data and coordinate and perform various tasks in site document management systems
• Provide documentation-related reports and metrics
• Manage document pickup and delivery throughout the site