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[[File:Data-entry-clerk.jpg|thumb|A data entry clerk]]

A '''data entry clerk''', sometimes called a '''[[Audio typist|typist]]''', is a member of staff employed to type [[data]] into a [[database]] using a [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]], [[optical scanner]], or [[data recorder]].<ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-data-entry-clerk.htm What is a Data Entry Clerk?] from Wisegeek</ref> The keyboards used can often have specialist keys and multiple colours to help them in the task and speed up the work.<ref>[https://www.michigan.gov/careers/0,1607,7-170-46398-64343--,00.html Data Entry Clerk] from Michigan Jobs & Career Portal</ref> DataWhile entryrequisite jobsskills requirecan littlevary skilldepending on the nature of the data being entered few specialized skills are usually required aside from touch typing profeciency with adequate speed and accuracy. The ability to focus for lengthy periods is necessary to eliminate or at least reduce errors. When dealing with sensetive or private information such as medical, financial or military records, than a person's character and discretion becomes very relevant as well. Beyond these traits no technical knowledge is generaly required and these jobs can even be worked from home.<ref>[http://www.easyparttimejobs.com/dataentryjobs/ Data Entry Jobs] from Easy Part Time Jobs</ref>

==Examples==