• Data Entry Clerk

    Chicago Transit Authority (Chicago, IL)


    Data Entry Clerk - ( 2500008U )

    Description

    SALARY

    $23.189 - $40.537

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Operates computer to input and retrieve information, creates reports and maintains databases.

    Qualifications

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    * Operates computer to input, retrieve, update and store claims data and to create and maintain electronic claims files. Audits data to ensure that records are complete and accurate.

    * Creates and maintains Claims paper files.

    * Prepares daily incident sheet and forwards it to appropriate staff.

    * Reviews source or back-up documents to ensure they are valid, complete and pertinent to the claim. Identifies improper documents for investigation.

    * Prepares and distributes reports. Audits data to ensure that reports are complete and accurate.

    * Performs related duties as assigned.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

    Job Title

    * **CHALLENGES**

    * **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

    * Required to be a competent data entry operator and operate a computer keyboard at 98 strokes per minute for formatted data (150 for non-formatted data).

    * Must have one year of experience in the operation of alpha/numeric data entry equipment.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    * Light physical effort required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    * Must have a general knowledge of data entry source documents and standard practice instructions relative to data processing applications.

    * Required to be knowledgeable to related claims forms and documents processed in the legal department.

    * Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrammatic or schedule form.

    * Required to be accurate in posing and checking data.

    * Must possess discretion necessary for dealing with confidential data.

    * Must have knowledge of Chicago metropolitan area streets.

    * Required to be knowledgeable of the Authority’s rail lines and bus routes.

    * Must possess a suitable temperament to maintain amiable relations with various levels of department personnel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    * Usual office working conditions.

    EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

    * Computer, working knowledge of Microsoft Suite or Corel Office suite, including word-processing and spreadsheet functions.

    **Additional Details:** Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

     

    Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

     

    CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

     

    No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

    TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

    + UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY

    + QUALIFICATIONS

    + JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

     

    INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

     

    Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

    CTA Benefits

    _https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/\_

     

    **Primary Location** : USA-Illinois-Chicago

    **Job** : Law

    **Job Posting** : Dec 19, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

    **Position Type:** : Full-time Permanent (FTP)

    **Req ID:** 2500008U