Associate Medical Examiner — Forensic Pathologist

Clark County; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Paid leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance & long-term disability

Retirement & deferred compensation

Job summary

Clark County is seeking a physician-pathologist to conduct death investigations and autopsies, determine cause and manner of death, and provide expert testimony. The Associate Medical Examiner may act as department head when the Chief Medical Examiner is absent.

The role requires an MD with forensic pathology training, Washington license, and board certification, with residency in Oregon or Washington and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and forensic pathology fellowship.
• Must hold a Washington medical license by the time of hire.
• Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology; must obtain Forensic Pathology Board Certification within three years of appointment and maintain it.
• Resident of Oregon or Washington with valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical reports.
• Perform timely postmortem examinations and document samples as prescribed.
• Interact with law enforcement, attorneys, court personnel, county commissioners, and the public.
• Provide expert testimony as needed.
• Visit death scenes and provide professional forensic pathology assistance.

Skills

Death investigations operations

Forensic pathology

Autopsy handling procedures

Report writing

Education

MD/DO degree

Washington medical license

Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology

Forensic Pathology Board Certification within 3 years

Residency in Oregon or Washington

Job description

Clark County is seeking a physician-pathologist to conduct death investigations and autopsies, determine cause and manner of death, and provide expert testimony. The Associate Medical Examiner may act as department head when the Chief Medical Examiner is absent.

The role requires an MD with forensic pathology training, Washington license, and board certification, with residency in Oregon or Washington and a valid driver’s license.