Embalmer

Career Strategies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Strategies in Hollywood, CA is seeking a licensed embalmer to join a longstanding mortuary known for its ethics and community commitment.

Responsibilities include preparation of decedents for final disposition, receiving and dispatching calls, maintaining records in NetSuite, and ensuring proper mortuary spaces and casket stock. Must have AS Mortuary Science and CA Embalmer's License; experience with regulations a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a California-licensed embalmer.
• AS Mortuary Science degree required.
• Familiarity with CA Funeral and Cemetery regulations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare decedents for final disposition and storage.
• Receive and dispatch first calls; maintain records.
• Maintain mortuary spaces, casket stock, and supplies; recordkeeping in NetSuite.

Skills

Embalming

Team player

Communication

Education

AS Mortuary Science

California Embalmer's License

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Word/Excel/Teams

Job description

Embalmer needed to join a longstanding, and reputable Mortuary in Hollywood Ca.This is a company that's, ethical, committed to the community, offering a range of wonderful services to loved ones and families. For this position we are offering a wonderful package of compensation, excellent employee health benefits, retirement and pension accounts, career growth and the chance to be part of a great team while gaining long-term career growth and a "work home".

• Preparation of Decedents for Final Disposition


• Receive and Dispatch First Calls


• Client Service/Customer Service


• Maintain Records: Use NetSuite to record pertinent information and communicate with other departments


• Maintain Preparation, Taharah, and Dressing Rooms


• Maintain Casket Inventory


• Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge


• Contribute to the Team Effort: Work as a team to solve problems and complete work to the highest standards, responsible for preparation of a decedent for final disposition and storage and disposition of cremated remains. Additionally, you will help with managing proper Mortuary supplies and casket stock; maintenance of Mortuary spaces, including preparation rooms and coolers; and accurate recordkeeping of work performed.

Education

• AS Mortuary Science


• California Embalmer's License

Experience

• Must be a licensed embalmer in the state of California.

Knowledge

• California state laws and regulations:


• CA Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 12. (Funeral Regulations)


• CA Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 23. (Cemetery Regulations)


• Business and Professions Code – Cemetery and Funeral Law


• Jewish funeral laws and traditions- a plus +


• Mortuary procedures, rules, and general practice


• Medical terminology


• Familiarity with Microsoft software, including the latest versions of Windows, Word, Excel, and Teams. Familiarity with Oracle's NetSuite a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to use all embalming instruments, machines, and body/casket lifts


• Team player able to work well with different personalities


• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal

Working Conditions Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting

Workplace Risks and Hazards Muscular strain, odors, chemicals, communicable diseases.

Benefits and Pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision- Employer pays 87% of Premiums


• 403B with Employer Contribution


• Pension Account -takes 5 years to be Vested


• 2 weeks PTO- Accrual increases every year


• All Traditional and Jewish Holidays Paid


• Career Growth and Stability


• $35-$45 an hour/ $72,000-$93,600 Annually