Decedent Affairs Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Decedent affairs process management
Hipaa compliance
Joint commission standards
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator to manage the decedent affairs process, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science and have experience in clinical laboratory settings, particularly in handling sensitive matters. This position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and educational discounts

Job Summary

  • The Decedent Affairs Coordinator manages the Decedent Affairs process from the time of death to release of remains, communicating information to relevant parties while ensuring proper disposition and processing of decedent remains.
  • UAMS offers a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity, championing a collaborative healthcare organization focused on improving patient care.
  • Benefits eligible positions include Health, Dental, Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator to manage the decedent affairs process, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science and have experience in clinical laboratory settings, particularly in handling sensitive matters. This position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and educational discounts.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Decedent Affairs process management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Joint Commission standards
  • Specimen handling and processing
  • Histological duties

Nice-to-have

  • Interacting with grieving families
  • Teamwork and diversity
  • Collaborative healthcare organization

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in laboratory science
  • 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry
  • 2 years clinical laboratory experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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