County Medical Examiner (On-Call, Routine Telework)

Multnomah County; United States; Remote; USD 151,000 - 197,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement savings

Low-cost health and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department seeks an on-call Medical Examiner to review cases under the Medical Examiner jurisdiction, determine causes and manners of death, and certify death certificates. This 100% remote position supports the county's mission to safeguard health and equity while handling variable caseloads.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, law enforcement reports, and narrative data; signing certificates using OVERS; and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
• Must be able to pass a background check (may include fingerprinting).
• Ability to obtain appointment as County Medical Examiner.

Responsibilities

• Review cases under Medical Examiner jurisdiction to determine cause and manner of death (excluding homicide/suspicious deaths, child deaths, or cases requiring autopsy).
• Review narratives, medical records, law enforcement reports, scene photography, and toxicology results to determine cause and manner of death.
• Certify the manner and cause of death for cases the Medical Examiner investigates.
• Sign death certificates via OVERS electronic signing process.
• Provide weekly case investigation information for death certificates.

Skills

Medical license

Background check

County appointment ability

Job description

Pay Range

$109.64 - $143.05 Hourly

Department

Health Department

Job Type

On-Call

Exemption Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

The Opportunity

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This is an open-until-filled recruitment ; which means we may interview, hire and close this recruitment at any time.

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department , where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

The County Medical Examiner is a physician appointed by the Chief Medical Examiner to investigate and certify deaths under Medical Examiner jurisdiction within Multnomah County. The County Medical Examiner will review cases for the purpose of assigning cause and manner of deaths, certify the cause and manner of a death requiring investigation, and order diagnostic testing.

This is an on-call remote position, expected to work approximately 10 hours per week. Hours are variable and may differ based on the caseload.

Responsibilities

• Review cases under Medical Examiner jurisdiction, for the purpose of assigning cause and manner of death, with the exception of homicide or suspicious in nature deaths, child deaths or any death requiring an autopsy.


• Review all available investigative narratives, medical records, law enforcement reports, scene photography, and toxicology results to determine the cause and manner of death.


• Certify the manner and the cause of all deaths which the Medical Examiner is required to investigate.


• Sign of death certificates using Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS) electronic signing process.


• Provide case investigation information for signing death certificates on a weekly basis.


• Enter cause and manner of death into the Multnomah County Medical Examiner database; maintain case information for HIPAA compliance and other confidential information requirements.


• Attend required trainings: Multnomah County employee required training, State Medical Examiner required training for certification of death certificates (2 hours), External Examination training (4 hours) and other required training as needed

Salary/Pay

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Benefits

• employer-funded retirement savings


• health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents


• paid parental leave


• wellness programs


• a focus on work-life balance


• and much more

Routine Telework

At this time, this position is designated to \"routine telework,\" meaning you will be working remotely (from home). Approval for routine telework is granted to recruit 100% remote, out-of-state candidates under the following terms: Work location - 100% remote (out-of-state permitted), Duration - 12-month initial approval, and Evaluation - subject to reassessment one year following the employee's start date.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*

• Must have an active unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.


• Must be able to pass a Background check, which may include fingerprinting.


• Ability to obtain appointment as County Medical Examiner.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience completing death certificates


• Experience w