Data conversion operator vs data entry/receptionist

The differences between data conversion operators and data entry/receptionists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a data conversion operator and a data entry/receptionist. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $27,212 average annual salary of a data entry/receptionist.

The top three skills for a data conversion operator include data entry, computer system and error rate. The most important skills for a data entry/receptionist are data entry, customer service, and telephone calls.

Data conversion operator vs data entry/receptionist overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Yearly salary	$36,140	$27,212
Hourly rate	$17.38	$13.08
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	91,671	99,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data entry/receptionist salary

Data conversion operators and data entry/receptionists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average salary	$36,140	$27,212
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between data conversion operator and data entry/receptionist education

There are a few differences between a data conversion operator and a data entry/receptionist in terms of educational background:

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs data entry/receptionist demographics

Here are the differences between data conversion operators' and data entry/receptionists' demographics:

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 7.7% Female, 92.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 6.9% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry/receptionist duties and responsibilities

Data conversion operator example responsibilities.

Manage and prepare pharmaceutical records for multiple FDA audits.
Key at over 7,000 ksph.
Exceed all minimum keying requirements to obtain top DCO ranking.
Administer disciplinary actions as required and DCO's time keeping.
Peruse PC mail image for request address information and convert to code.
Maintain over 12,00 ksph with 99 percent accuracy, verify by weekly audits.

Data entry/receptionist example responsibilities.

Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
Fill and enter sales orders in QuickBooks.
Create top notch PowerPoint presentations and portfolios for superiors.
Enter documents, bills, and gain/loss into QuickBooks.
Post company memos, place announcements onto PowerPoint kiosks and all bulletin boards in the facility in a timely manner.
Enter demographic/insurance information for billing process into EMR.

Data conversion operator vs data entry/receptionist skills

Common data conversion operator skills

Data Entry, 43%
Computer System, 11%
Error Rate, 6%
ZIP Codes, 6%
Postal Service, 5%
WPM, 4%

Common data entry/receptionist skills

Data Entry, 35%
Customer Service, 14%
Telephone Calls, 7%
Computer Database, 6%
Scheduling Appointments, 5%
Front Desk, 4%

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