Entry table operator vs data entry/receptionist

The differences between entry table 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 an entry table operator and a data entry/receptionist. Additionally, an entry table operator has an average salary of $33,144, which is higher than the $27,212 average annual salary of a data entry/receptionist.

The top three skills for an entry table operator include data entry, quality checks and customer service. The most important skills for a data entry/receptionist are data entry, customer service, and telephone calls.

Entry table operator vs data entry/receptionist overview

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Yearly salary	$33,144	$27,212
Hourly rate	$15.93	$13.08
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	34,656	99,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Entry table operator vs data entry/receptionist salary

Entry table operators and data entry/receptionists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average salary	$33,144	$27,212
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between entry table operator and data entry/receptionist education

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

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Entry table operator vs data entry/receptionist demographics

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

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 23.2% Female, 76.8%	Male, 7.7% Female, 92.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.5% White, 57.0% 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 entry table operator and data entry/receptionist duties and responsibilities

Entry table operator example responsibilities.

Code processed claims utilizing ICD-9 and CPT books.
Perform CPT coding and electronic claims filing.
Research Medicare, Medicaid and secondary insurance to verify adequate coverage.
Contact doctor offices, insurance companies and patients to request information relate to clarifications on prescriptions and insurance information.
Complete QA applications for detail and specific information on policies.

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.

Entry table operator vs data entry/receptionist skills

Common entry table operator skills

Data Entry, 21%
Quality Checks, 17%
Customer Service, 16%
Order Entry, 7%
Computer System, 7%
Computer Database, 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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Updated January 8, 2025

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