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How much do surgical notes jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for surgical notes in Virginia is $1,866.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,392.31 and $2,288.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are surgical notes?

Surgical notes are detailed, written records created by surgeons or medical staff documenting the specifics of a surgical procedure. These notes typically include information about the patient, the type of surgery performed, steps taken during the operation, findings, complications (if any), and postoperative instructions. Accurate surgical notes are essential for providing quality patient care, supporting medical billing, and maintaining legal documentation. They also help ensure continuity of care by informing other healthcare providers about the surgery and any special considerations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgical notes medical scribe, and why are they important?

To succeed as a Surgical Notes Medical Scribe, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, surgical procedures, and accurate documentation, often supported by a background in healthcare or formal scribe training. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical transcription software is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help you excel in fast-paced surgical environments. These abilities ensure precise and timely charting, supporting surgical teams and improving patient care quality.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals responsible for surgical notes documentation, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals tasked with surgical notes documentation often encounter challenges such as ensuring accuracy under time constraints, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating efficiently with surgical teams. Managing these challenges involves staying updated on best practices for electronic health record (EHR) documentation, actively communicating with surgeons and staff to clarify details, and participating in regular training to keep pace with evolving compliance requirements. Utilizing standardized templates and leveraging technology can help streamline the process and reduce the risk of errors.

What is the difference between Surgical Notes vs Surgical Technicians?

AspectSurgical NotesSurgical Technicians
CredentialsMedical transcription or coding certifications, sometimes surgical or medical terminology knowledgeCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or medical offices focusing on documentation and record-keepingOperating rooms, assisting during surgeries, preparing sterile equipment
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, medical transcription services, hospitalsHospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding documentation roles in surgeryAssisting in surgical procedures

While Surgical Notes focus on documenting and managing surgical records, Surgical Technicians are hands-on professionals assisting during surgeries. Both roles are essential in surgical settings but differ in responsibilities and required certifications.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Notes job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,040 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Surgical Coordinator - Ambulatory Services - Ambulatory Services - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA

Children's National

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$20.83 - $34.71/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10071 Northern Virginia Clinics
Pay Range
$20.83 - $34.71
About this Role:
Schedule, pre-certifies for both the physician and facility, verify insurance eligibility, review benefits to include co-pay and deductible and documents procedure for Children's Hospital Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center as well as outside hospitals and surgery centers for patients. Work with parents and other departments to schedule patients in a timely manner assuring that registrations, demographic and insurance information are correct. Verify guardianship/custody
issues that might arise. Coordinate vendor or other specialized equipment required for the surgical procedure upon request.
What You'll Bring:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Progressive experience performing patient registration and scheduling, medical insurance verification, preferably in a hospital or a physician's office as a receptionist. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Must be proficient in Cerner and or similar EMR, CNHS HBOC and PPM/PSM systems.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, consumer relations and telephone skills required.
Must have proficient knowledge in medical insurance verification procedures, insurance screening and financial counseling, billing and healthcare business operations, as well as working knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Must be able to multi-task and have knowledge of medical terminology .
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Service Activities - Registration and Scheduling
  • Process patient Surgical Plan of Care from Physician.
  • Confirm and correct computer aided, on-line registration with parent/guardian via telephone or in person in courteous and consumer-orientated manner; collect personal and insurance information.
  • Discuss co-payment, deposits or payment in full requirements with parents prior to scheduled appointment; counsel parent or refer parent to Medlaw for financial counseling or establishing payment schedule.
  • Contact and verify insurance company in a timely manner to pre-certify procedure, document pre-certification notes in Cerner registration; contact PCP's for referrals and or H&P's as needed.
  • Coordinates various diagnostic tests; call parent/guardian to schedule procedure, work with both the surgeon's and parent's schedules, as well as possibly other physician's schedules for joint procedures; schedule patients for an appointment with physician, nurse or technical personnel using the on-line scheduling system (Cerner); send parent a confirmation letter of procedure as well as other information relating to the surgical experience.
  • Coordinate admission and/or procedure with other departments per patient needs; follow-up with each parent/patient until procedure is scheduled.

Cerner System Management
  • Post case in Cerner utilizing the policy guidelines; maximize operating room block time utilization; confirm cases with the OR Posting Office.
  • Contact and receive authorization numbers for late rooms, use of open OR time, etc.
  • Contact system managers immediately when problems occur.

Confirmation of Procedure
  • Assure that a registration for the procedure is in the HBOC system at least two days prior to date of procedure.
  • Confirm with parent/guardian; facilitate consents for patients who are wards of the state/district.
  • Confirm that there is a Consent, Surgical Plan of Care and History & Physical form for patients documented or scanned into the EMR prior to the DOS; retrieve any rescheduled patients' communication to ensure no delay on the day of service.
  • Confirm and coordinate the schedule with surgical equipment representatives needed for the surgical procedure.

Peer Support
  • Provide expertise and help to other schedulers to include cross coverage.
  • Share new insurance notifications and changes with the schedulers and managers.
  • Notify AMSAC, the posting office and P ACU nurses of any cancellations and add-on cases.

Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits That Support You:
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
  • Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
  • Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:
  • Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
  • Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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