Data conversion operator vs data entry representative

The differences between data conversion operators and data entry representatives 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 representative. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $33,173 average annual salary of a data entry representative.

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 representative are customer service, outbound calls, and inbound calls.

Data conversion operator vs data entry representative overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Representative
Yearly salary	$36,140	$33,173
Hourly rate	$17.38	$15.95
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	91,671	147,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data entry representative salary

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Representative
Average salary	$36,140	$33,173
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Urban Honolulu, HI
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Alere
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry representative education

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Representative
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs data entry representative demographics

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Representative
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 23.8% Female, 76.2%
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, 9.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry representative 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 representative example responsibilities.

Facilitate entry of customer data and payment information for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing according to HIPAA guidelines.
Enter payroll information into EasyPay system AS400.
Update and add patient information into AS400 system.
Follow all HIPPA guidelines to help protect patients, clients and company information.
Obtain correct diagnosis from doctors and apply correct ICD-9 codes to expedite billing/payment process.
Correct Medicare and Medicaid claims prior to billing to limit delay due to administrative error.

Data conversion operator vs data entry representative 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 representative skills

Customer Service, 13%
Outbound Calls, 8%
Inbound Calls, 7%
Company Database, 7%
Patient Demographics, 6%
Computer System, 6%

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