Entry table operator vs data entry representative

The differences between entry table 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 an entry table operator and a data entry representative. Additionally, a data entry representative has an average salary of $33,173, which is higher than the $33,144 average annual salary of an entry table operator.

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

Entry table operator vs data entry representative overview

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Representative
Yearly salary	$33,144	$33,173
Hourly rate	$15.93	$15.95
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	34,656	147,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Entry table operator vs data entry representative salary

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

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Representative
Average salary	$33,144	$33,173
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	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 entry table operator and data entry representative education

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

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Representative
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Entry table operator vs data entry representative demographics

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

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Representative
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 23.2% Female, 76.8%	Male, 23.8% Female, 76.2%
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, 9.6% 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 entry table operator and data entry representative 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 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.

Entry table operator vs data entry representative 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 representative skills

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

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