Decedent Affairs Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Hipaa compliance
Joint commission standards
Specimen handling
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator responsible for managing the process from the time of death to the release of remains. The position requires a bachelor's degree in laboratory science and experience in clinical laboratory or patient care settings, with a focus on sensitivity and compliance with regulatory standards

Job Summary

  • Manages the Decedent Affairs process from the time of death to release of remains, communicating information to relevant parties while adhering to HIPAA policies.
  • Performs 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, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and educational discounts for qualifying staff and dependents.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator responsible for managing the process from the time of death to the release of remains. The position requires a bachelor's degree in laboratory science and experience in clinical laboratory or patient care settings, with a focus on sensitivity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Joint Commission standards
  • specimen handling
  • laboratory equipment maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • interacting with grieving families
  • teamwork and diversity
  • sensitive subject matter handling

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in laboratory science
  • 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry
  • 2 years 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 in the United States

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