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.