Job Description :
Requisition ID:52229
Requisition Name: Data Entry - BH
Location: Atlanta, GA
Estimated Duration: 05/29/2017 - 08/31/2017
Job Description:
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is looking for 3 Data Entry Clerks to type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. You will report to a data manager in the Division of Behavioral Health. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory.
DBHDD will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database that manages Georgia Housing Voucher Program Application, Lease Agreements, Rental Calculations and other related data. This engagement we anticipate lasting no more than 3 months.
Responsibilities
· Transfer data from paper forms into computer database system using keyboard.
· Type in data provided directly from forms into the Georgia Housing Voucher Program module
· Data needs to be enter and reviewed for quality and be without mistakes.
· Verify data by comparing it to source documents
· Update existing data
· Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
· Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost before verification of data has been enter into system
· Requirements
· Proven experience as data entry clerk
· Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred
· Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc
· Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
· Basic understanding of databases
· Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
· Great attention to detail
· High school degree or equivalent