Perioperative Clerical Coord

Inova • Fairfax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital – Operating Room is looking for a dedicated Perioperative Clerical Coordinator to join our Team. This role will be Full-Time, Varying Days – Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:30 p.m. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• 1 year of relevant experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• None Required Certification

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience
• Medical Terminology knowledge
• Surgical Scheduling experience
• Bilingual – Spanish or other languages
• Previous EPIC experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily operating room schedules to facilitate maximum utilization, efficiency and minimum procedure related and bed placement problems.
• Ensuring that daily charges are processed by following department guidelines.
• Ensuring that all Perioperative documentation is complete and accurate.
• Performing a variety of administrative and clerical activities to support efficient department operations.
• Reviews scheduled cases daily and arranges for all reasonably anticipated requirements by coordinating with Radiology, Laboratory, Patient Units, Bed Placement, Materials Management and other departments as appropriate.
• Gathers all components of the medical record and arranges it in the correct order in patient charts and department records; Ensures that each patient entering the Operating Room has an available medical record.
• Schedules added cases by ensuring that all appropriate documentation is complete and that all relevant staff is notified; Documents all schedule changes per department guidelines; Reconciles the record with submitted charges, verifying inconsistencies with appropriate staff and making changes in the system as necessary.
• Assists with the maintenance of Perioperative databases, orders clinical/office supplies for Operating Room and collaborates with the Unit Supervisor and Operating Room Manager.
• Monitors operating room schedules to identify potential changes and take appropriate actions (i.e. notifies OR charge nurse and/or call supervisor for bed placement) to minimize problems, conflicts and/or delays that will impact the OR.
• Ensures that Phase I and Phase II packets are available and have the correct patient identification on them.
• Responds promptly to ensure the provision of unanticipated requirements such as blood, X-ray, laboratory, supplies and other services as required.
• Ensures that all relevant staff (including the charge nurse) and departments are informed promptly of changes, delays and/or specific patient needs.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees