Inova Northern Virginia Surgery Center is currently hiring a prn  administrative clerk to work with our preoperative screening nurses. This position will be responsible for clerical/administrative duties that include calling patients, completing their health histories over the phone and entering their information into an electronic system.  

HOURS: At least one 8-hr shift a week (minimum required is 4 shifts in a 6-week schedule)

The Non-Clinical Support Clerk reports to the Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager and is responsible for various tasks that assist in providing efficiencies for daily operations of the Surgery Center.  Tasks performed involve a variety of duties while supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center.   The Non-Clinical Support Clerk also supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Communicates all surgery schedule changes, updates and cancellations to essential staff
• Serves as liaison between Pre-Op/PACU staff and patient family members
• Assists with patient chart prep 
• Ensures completion of post-op patient phone calls prior to transferring charts to Medical Records
• Maintains inventory of departmental forms  
• Patient data entry
• Telephone reception
• Coordination of patient rides

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to navigate a computer and the internet proficiently
• Possess good interpersonal skills, phone etiquette, and patience 
• Ability to work with deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends the English language
• Comprehension of medical terminology 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position