Sterile Processing Data Specialist

Inova Sterile Processing is looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Data Specialist to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday - Friday located in Fairfax, VA.

The Data Specialist is responsible for collecting, entering, validating, and maintaining data used for clinical, operational, and/or regulatory reporting. This role supports data-driven decision-making by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of hospital data systems.

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.

Featured 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, flexible work schedules.

Sterile Processing Data Specialist Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter and update data in hospital databases, spreadsheets, and electronic systems.
• Maintain data integrity by performing regular audits and quality checks.
• Organize and file electronic and paper records in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assist in generating routine and ad hoc reports for internal departments and external agencies.
• Compile data for quality improvement, compliance, and performance tracking.
• Support data collection for surveys, audits, and accreditation processes.
• Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Respond to data-related inquiries and provide support for departmental projects.
• Communicate discrepancies or issues to appropriate staff for resolution.
• Conducts daily maintenance on all databases housed within the department.
• Maintains the structure and integrity of all data by performing regular quality checks.
• Performs data entry using database or spreadsheet software in a timely and accurate manner to facilitate the availability of data for quick analysis.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree in related filed (or relevant experience in lieu of degree)

• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.

• Previous experience with data management and data entry preferred.