The primary qualifications for becoming a remote data entry clerk are typing skills and reliable access to the internet. This is usually an entry-level role that does not require education beyond a high school diploma, though some data entry clerks attend classes to improve reading comprehension, typing accuracy, and occasionally math skills. Employers may ask you for proof of a quiet home office area or to show that your computer is reasonably new and unlikely to fail. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a data entry clerk who works from home requires communication skills, computer skills, flexibility, and the ability to adjust your schedule as necessary.