Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Decedent Affairs Coordinator to join the team!: This role will be Full Time, Monday-Friday with occasional weekend days will be required, 8:30am-4:30pm.

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, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Additional Requirements:

Working Hours: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend days will be required, 8:30am-4:30pm. 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 information in support of complex case management.  Manages the Decedent Affairs process and communicates information to the Decedent Affairs team.  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. 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. Other duties as assigned.

 

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