Job Summary
Your primary role as a Remote Data Entry Clerk/Specialist is to maintain digital records with high precision. The role focuses on processing back-office information, verifying data integrity, and converting raw documents into organized electronic formats without needing to commute to an office.
Key Responsibilities
Data Input: Accurately type and upload alphanumeric information, customer details, or records from source documents (like invoices, PDFs, or forms) into company databases and spreadsheets.
Verification & Quality Control: Review records for spelling, numbering, or formatting errors, and resolve duplicates or discrepancies.
Record Management: Organize digital files, maintain secure backups, and track entry progress across multiple tasks.
Communication: Coordinate with supervisors or team members via virtual tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email.
Confidentiality: Protect sensitive corporate, financial, or patient health information (PHI) in compliance with privacy guidelines like HIPAA.
Qualifications & Requirements
Typing Speed & Accuracy: Typically a minimum typing speed of 40 to 60 words per minute (WPM) with a low error rate.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, and basic computer literacy.
Education: A high school diploma or GED is standard; a college degree is rarely required for basic entry-level roles.
Home Office Setup: A reliable high-speed internet connection, a quiet workspace free of distractions, and a personal computer or laptop.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, independent time management, and self-discipline.
Remote Data Entry Clerk/Specialist in New York City at Careernow
- Other openings
- 2
- Hiring in
- 2 locations
- Typical pay
- $49,920–$55,000
Careernow currently has 2 other roles open on LocalWork across 2 locations. If this particular role is not the right fit, their other openings may be.
For context, most data entry clerks earn between $49,920–$55,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely. It was posted 3 days ago.