Case Management Specialist: Forensic Health Support

West Virginia Department of Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Case Management Specialist to join the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Charleston. This role serves as the central link between agency sections and forensic pathologists, providing clerical, research, and technical support to manage medicolegal death investigation case files.

You will work with assigned physicians, maintain case timelines, and ensure privacy and ethical standards in handling sensitive materials.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology familiarity or medical records management experience.
• Secretarial experience, digital transcription, and accurate typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative assistance to one or more forensic pathologists.
• Gather data, documents, and evidence to supplement autopsy findings.
• Organize case records and manage data entry in the electronic system.
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders and route completed reports.
• Handle transcription, professional correspondence, mail, typing, and forms.
• Maintain accuracy across all reports to determine cause and manner of death.

Skills

Medical office background

Administrative skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

The West Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Case Management Specialist to join the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Charleston. This role serves as the central link between agency sections and forensic pathologists, providing clerical, research, and technical support to manage medicolegal death investigation case files.

You will work with assigned physicians, maintain case timelines, and ensure privacy and ethical standards in handling sensitive materials.