Perioperative Clerical Coordinator - Evenings

Inova • Alexandria, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital – Operating Room is looking for a
dedicated Perioperative Clerical Coordinator to join our Team. This role will be
Full-Time, Monday through Friday - Evening Shift, 2:00p.m. – 10:00 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

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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