Decedent Affairs Coordinator-PRN

The Decedent Affairs Coordinator documents information in support of complex case management. Manages the Decedent Affairs process and communicates information to the Decedent Affairs team. Manages the activities of patient deaths from the time of death to the final disposition of remains. Performs critical identification functions to ensure the right body goes to the right funeral home. Acting as gatekeeper for morgue admissions/removals while ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission and Red Rules requirements to reduce the legal liability of the hospital.

Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience.
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Shift: Days (Primarily weekend hours)

Hours: Varies (Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend)

Location: INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant experience in lieu of degree equivalent to 4 years)

Years of Experience:

• Two years of experience in healthcare, social work or science field setting

Job Responsibilities

• Documents appropriate interventions, goals for disposition and plans for services in Decedent Affairs records.
• Consults with Risk Management regarding sensitive issues.
• Keeps manager and departmental staff informed of decisions, changes and other relevant information regarding death administration.
• Makes determinations on each death and reports all appropriate deaths to the County Medical Examiner and/or State Medical Examiner in accordance with state laws.
• Provides appropriate information to inquiries from distant family members, neighbors, friends, employers and external agencies including the American Red Cross, police, and funeral homes.
• Identifies the person legally responsible for disposition decisions utilizing multiple sources including clinical medical records, family members and documents as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

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