Autopsy & Decendent Affairs Coordinator
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Company Description
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Job Description
Autopsy & Decendent Affairs Coordinator
Mon-Fri, 7a-3:30p, on call evenings and weekends Days
Overview
Under the general supervision of anatomical pathology management, coordinates and manages all aspects of patient death from receipt of body in the morgue with appropriate paperwork to final disposition of the deceased.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science or completion of a Mortuary Technician program is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory science, mortuary science and/or organ procurement is preferred. Proficient knowledge of basic and advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Job Description
Autopsy & Decendent Affairs Coordinator
Mon-Fri, 7a-3:30p, on call evenings and weekends Days
Overview
Under the general supervision of anatomical pathology management, coordinates and manages all aspects of patient death from receipt of body in the morgue with appropriate paperwork to final disposition of the deceased.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures that all state and regulatory requirements are met, related to the handling and disposition of the deceased.
- Verifies correctness of the death certificate and autopsy consent. Contacts the provider or family when corrections are required and ensures that corrections are made in a timely manner.
- Releases bodies to the appropriate facility, maintains daily records and provides death policy in-service training to hospital staff, residents and attendings.
- Assists pathologists in the performance of post-mortem examinations, to include evisceration and restoration of the body. Maintains the autopsy suite and morgue area in compliance with safety and regulatory agency requirements.
- Develops and maintains excellent customer service relationships with external (i.e., funeral homes, OCME, law enforcement agencies, families, etc.) and internal customers; is available on-call to provide assistance with issues that may arise related to decedent affairs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science or completion of a Mortuary Technician program is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory science, mortuary science and/or organ procurement is preferred. Proficient knowledge of basic and advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $23.7-$33.19
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Company Description
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Job Description
Autopsy & Decendent Affairs Coordinator
Mon-Fri, 7a-3:30p, on call evenings and weekends Days
Overview
Under the general supervision of anatomical pathology management, coordinates and manages all aspects of patient death from receipt of body in the morgue with appropriate paperwork to final disposition of the deceased.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science or completion of a Mortuary Technician program is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory science, mortuary science and/or organ procurement is preferred. Proficient knowledge of basic and advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Job Description
Autopsy & Decendent Affairs Coordinator
Mon-Fri, 7a-3:30p, on call evenings and weekends Days
Overview
Under the general supervision of anatomical pathology management, coordinates and manages all aspects of patient death from receipt of body in the morgue with appropriate paperwork to final disposition of the deceased.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures that all state and regulatory requirements are met, related to the handling and disposition of the deceased.
- Verifies correctness of the death certificate and autopsy consent. Contacts the provider or family when corrections are required and ensures that corrections are made in a timely manner.
- Releases bodies to the appropriate facility, maintains daily records and provides death policy in-service training to hospital staff, residents and attendings.
- Assists pathologists in the performance of post-mortem examinations, to include evisceration and restoration of the body. Maintains the autopsy suite and morgue area in compliance with safety and regulatory agency requirements.
- Develops and maintains excellent customer service relationships with external (i.e., funeral homes, OCME, law enforcement agencies, families, etc.) and internal customers; is available on-call to provide assistance with issues that may arise related to decedent affairs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science or completion of a Mortuary Technician program is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory science, mortuary science and/or organ procurement is preferred. Proficient knowledge of basic and advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $23.7-$33.19
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide