Data collection specialist vs specialist

The differences between data collection specialists and specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a data collection specialist, becoming a specialist takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a specialist has an average salary of $58,013, which is higher than the $43,904 average annual salary of a data collection specialist.

The top three skills for a data collection specialist include data collection, computer database and data entry. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Data collection specialist vs specialist overview

	Data Collection Specialist	Specialist
Yearly salary	$43,904	$58,013
Hourly rate	$21.11	$27.89
Growth rate	-8%	10%
Number of jobs	95,839	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	12	2

What does a data collection specialist do?

A Data Collection Specialist manages and collects the outstanding accounts receivables from customers and clients. Data Collection Specialists perform various duties that include monitoring all accounts daily, investigating historical data for receivables and debts, and processing refunds and payments. They also collaborate with data analysts to create presentations and surveys, write reports. Other duties include resolving customer credit issues, updating and recording accounts' status, and following up with clients on their overdue payments.

What does a specialist do?

Specialists are employees who are responsible for specific tasks or activities in the department they are assigned to. The actions or tasks they work on are related to their educational background or work experiences. They are usually highly skilled in specializations related to the work they are assigned to. Specialists are also highly trained on the competencies that are required of their specialty. As such, they are focused on the skills and competencies that are needed to enhance their experience in their specific field further.

Data collection specialist vs specialist salary

Data collection specialists and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Collection Specialist	Specialist
Average salary	$43,904	$58,013
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $70,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	-	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	The Citadel
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between data collection specialist and specialist education

There are a few differences between a data collection specialist and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Data Collection Specialist	Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Data collection specialist vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between data collection specialists' and specialists' demographics:

	Data Collection Specialist	Specialist
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 33.8% Female, 66.2%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	8%	11%

Differences between data collection specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Data collection specialist example responsibilities.

Manage and prepare pharmaceutical records for multiple FDA audits.
Enter proper diagnostic code (ICD-9), procedure codes (CPT) which patient is treated under.
Produce crime maps using GIS software.
Operate with strict adherence to data security practices in compliance with HIPPA.
Comply with HIPAA laws, contact doctors and hospital staff in gathering sensitive patient information.
Conduct medical and billing record requests, according to most recent and establish HIPAA privacy laws.

Specialist example responsibilities.

Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).

Data collection specialist vs specialist skills

Common data collection specialist skills

Data Collection, 44%
Computer Database, 7%
Data Entry, 6%
Outbound Calls, 5%
Telephone Interviews, 4%
Authorization Forms, 3%

Common specialist skills

Patients, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Work Ethic, 5%
Patient Care, 4%
Exceptional Client, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%

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