What this code covers
Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, computerized databases, spreadsheets or other data repositories using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They enter data into mechanical and electronic devices to perform mathematical calculations. Their tasks include: a) receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture; b) entering numerical data, codes and text from source material into computer-compatible storage and processing devices; c) verifying accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data, if needed; d) operating bookkeeping and calculating machines; e) importing and exporting data between different database systems and softwares. Examples of the occupations classified here: Computer keyer, Data entry operator, Data entry/computer clerk, Data entry/converter clerk (card-to-tape), Data entry/electronic mail clerk, Data entry/encoder clerk, Data entry/punching machine clerk (card and tape), Data enumerator clerk, Data input clerk, Data processor clerk, Data tabulator clerk, Data transcriber clerk