Associate Medical Examiner

St John Land Co; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Associate Medical Examiner in a vibrant community, where you will play a crucial role in the medico-legal investigation of death. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. You will conduct autopsies, investigate unnatural deaths, and provide expert testimony in court, all while adhering to state regulations. Collaborate with law enforcement, families, and medical personnel to deliver justice and closure in each case. If you are a qualified medical professional with a passion for forensic science, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in your field.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in anatomic pathology or board eligible.
• Possession of a current license to practice medicine in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Perform autopsies to determine cause and manner of death.
• Investigate unnatural deaths and gather evidence.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

Skills

Forensic Pathology

Medical Examination

Autopsy Procedures

Courtroom Testimony

Investigation Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship in Forensic Pathology

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Associate Medical Examiner

St. Johns County, FL
District 23

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners in St. Augustine, Florida (Northeast, FL) is looking for an Associate Medical Examiner for our District Twenty-Three Medical Examiner’s Office (St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam counties).

The Associate Medical Examiner is responsible for performing the duties associated with medico-legal investigation of death including performing autopsies or examinations of decedents, collection, preservation, evaluation, investigation, documentation, analysis of physical evidence, and courtroom testimony.

The Associate will be joining a team that consists of a Chief Medical Examiner, 1 – Associate Medical Examiner, a Forensic Operations Manager, 4 – ABMDI certified Forensic Investigators, 3 – Forensic Technicians, and 2 – forensic administrative personnel. In 2024 the office investigated 1033 cases with 527 of those cases accepted into our jurisdiction.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary range is $260,000.00 - $293,231 annually, based on board certifications and experience.

The Associate Medical Examiner’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. Reviews items related to autopsies such as hospital charts, medical examiner investigator reports, and law enforcement agency reports.
• Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations that govern medical examiners in the State of Florida (Florida Statute, Chapter 406 and Florida Administrative Code, 11-G).
• Investigates unnatural deaths by reviewing scene information and photographs, occasionally responds to scenes, and gathers information and evidence from the body.
• Produces a written autopsy report in a timely fashion.
• Serves as an expert witness in depositions, grand jury sessions, trials, and conferences with attorneys.
• Participates in conferences with family members, law enforcement, attorneys, and other individuals to provide information on investigations and autopsies.
• Trains personnel such as forensic technicians, investigators, medical residents, interns, law enforcement, and emergency medical staff.
• Presents lectures for students, officers, and the general community.
• Reviews cases that were reported but not accepted by the investigative division.
• Reviews cremation requests.
• Will serve on a 24-hour call, rotational schedule for consultation to the investigative division to include weekends.

Candidates for the Associate Medical Examiner position are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida as required by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Completion of fellowship training in Forensic Pathology.
• Must be board certified in anatomic pathology or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology within 2 years of employment. Forensic Pathology board certification by the American Board of Pathology must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.