Call Taker - Remote - Work From Home

October 19, 2026

Call Taker & Data Entry

This is a work from home position, but you must be able to travel to Albany, NY for an interview and training, or I can come to you.

I am looking for someone to answer inbound phone calls, take the caller's information, and then submit the information online. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to make some extra money every month.

You will be paid $5.00 per form submitted online. Payment will remitted via bank check monthly.

Includes a cell phone, which you can keep after being hired.

To qualify:

You must have customer service experience
Live somewhere with reliable cell and internet service
Be professional, be a good note taker, good listener.
have basic computer and data entry skills
Be available to take calls between 8:00AM-6:00PM

This is a 1099 position. Paycheck mailed monthly.

Pay: $5.00 per submission online.

Approx. $5.00-$10.00 penalty for each missed call.

If interested, we will meet at a local café, library, or public area to discuss details either in Albany some place near you if you're within a reasonable distance.

Pay: $200.00 - $600.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you understand this is a contracted position; in which you'll be paid $5.00 per submission? You will also be penalized approx. $5.00-$10.00 per missed call. This will be deducted from your monthly paycheck.

Experience:

call taking: 3 years (Preferred)
Data entry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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