Decedent Affairs Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Hipaa policies
Joint commission standards
Laboratory equipment maintenance
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator to manage the decedent affairs process, ensuring compliance with regulations and proper documentation from the time of death to the release of remains. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in laboratory science and experience in clinical laboratories or patient care, particularly in handling sensitive situations with grieving families. **

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 adhering to HIPAA policies.
  • The role involves performing critical identification functions to ensure proper disposition and processing of decedent remains in compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policy.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, vision plans, leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator to manage the decedent affairs process, ensuring compliance with regulations and proper documentation from the time of death to the release of remains. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in laboratory science and experience in clinical laboratories or patient care, particularly in handling sensitive situations with grieving families. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HIPAA policies
  • Joint Commission standards
  • laboratory equipment maintenance
  • specimen handling protocols

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 of Clinical Laboratory experience
  • Anatomic pathology experience
  • Patient care experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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