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Identify and manage non-contracted providers for Letter of Agreement (LOA) consideration. * Maintain accurate claim records and perform data entry within managed care systems. * Collaborate with ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for data entry contractor in California is $19.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Data Entry Contractor, you need fast and accurate typing skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with data entry software, spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel, and basic database management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, time management, and self-motivation are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities help ensure accurate, efficient data processing and reliable contribution to the organization's operations.

What is a data entry contractor?

A Data Entry Contractor is a professional responsible for inputting, updating, and managing data in digital systems, often on a freelance or contractual basis. They work with spreadsheets, databases, or specialized software to ensure accuracy and organization. This role may involve transcribing information from physical documents, verifying data for errors, and maintaining confidentiality. Data Entry Contractors can work remotely or onsite, depending on the employer's needs. Attention to detail and typing speed are essential skills for success in this role.

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As a Data Entry Contractor, your typical day may involve entering, updating, and managing data in databases or spreadsheets, often sourced from various forms or documents. You’ll be responsible for verifying the accuracy of information, correcting discrepancies, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data. Many professionals in this role also handle routine data cleaning or formatting tasks to ensure consistency and usability. While much of the work is independent, you may occasionally collaborate with other departments to clarify data requirements or answer questions about specific records. This structure allows for focused, detail-oriented work with opportunities to support broader team objectives.

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Data Quality Specialist

Volunteers of America

Lancaster, CA • On-site

$23.08 - $24.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

385th of 770 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $23.08 - $24.30 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Data Quality Specialist willmaintain data for clients and families that have accessed the program. The following duties may be handled in conjunction with Funder staff, and Program staff where applicable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Verifies, corrects and enters participant information into centralized database;
  • Documentation Review - Conducts file documentation review at least weekly. Ensures that all documentation is in order including ensuring documents are filled out correctly, compete, and signed. This ensures quality assurance at the program level.
  • Monitors database reports to assure consistency with hardcopy records and other logs
  • Runs regular progress reports, and other reports as required by Program Manager; creates customized reports to support shelter management and to provided other needed information on request
  • Coordinates with Case Managers and Intake staff to ensure data intake requirements are met
  • Trains staff on database and answers questions relating to the system
  • Supports any technical and reporting issues for the Program;
  • Assists with program funder audits and monitoring visits;
  • Attends conferences and regular meetings with database contractors and Funder staff
  • Oversees the privacy/confidentiality notification processes to meet regulatory guidelines
  • Exports data and upload to Funder repository as directed
  • Other duties as may be required to support the program with database and information system expertise.

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
  • Documentation Review - Conducts file documentation review at least weekly. Ensures that all documentation is in order including ensuring documents are filled out correctly, compete, and signed. This ensures quality assurance at the program level.
  • Monitors accuracy of system reports, verifies database matches hard copy records.
  • Creates reports to support Program Manager, shelter management and case managers
  • Coordinates with Case Managers and Intake workers to ensure data entry is accurate and timely
  • Trains program staff on HMIS, subject matter expert for staff
  • Supports any technical and reporting issues for Program; Assists with program funder audits and monitoring visits; Attends conferences and regular meetings with database contractors and Funder
  • Exports data and upload to Funder repository monthly
  • Oversees the privacy/confidentiality notification processes to meet regulatory guidelines
  • Other duties as required (subject to change based on the needs of the organization).
  • Occasionally assist with special events and public functions

MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
  • 1-year experience operating/maintaining database

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • U.S. Veteran preferred.
  • Familiarity with HMIS, Adsystech, and/or Clarity programs
  • Experience working with veterans, people in recovery and/or homelessness individuals
  • Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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