Medical Examiner Associate

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

Job Summary

Conducts death investigations to determine the cause and manner of death. Investigations include the performance of autopsies, external examinations, determining/verifying decedent identity, review of decedent history, interpretation of various tests and histologic slides, provide expert testimony and participate as part of public health committees as primary work duties allow. The Associate Medical Examiner may serve as the acting clinical department head in the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of an accredited forensic pathology fellowship training program. Must hold a Washington medical license by the time of hire. Is currently board certified in Anatomic Pathology and must obtain Forensic Pathology Board Certification from the American Board of Pathology within three (3) years of appointment and maintain Board Certification as a condition of employment. Must be a resident of Oregon or Washington and maintain a valid driver license in state of residency.

Knowledge & Capabilities

• Operations, services, and activities of a death investigation center;
• Pathology and forensic pathology procedures;
• Methods, practices, equipment and procedures of handling deceased individuals;
• Report writing principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical reports;
• solve complex investigations of death;
• Use strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact and cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, court personnel, county commissioners, and the general public;
• Perform duties in compliance with department policies and procedures;
• Perform timely postmortem examinations, retaining samples, specimens, and tissues necessary for analysis, examination, and documentation as prescribed by existing practices of forensic pathology;
• Prepare written autopsy reports using appropriate reporting form and convention;
• Issue preliminary reports in writing, of the cause of death where such determination is not dependent upon further investigation;
• Keep and maintain appropriate records, reports, and other documentation regarding investigations as well as physical evidence transferred from other investigative agencies;
• Confers with law enforcement officials on cases performed and occasionally on other cases;
• Provide expert testimony;
• Visit the scene of death, or discovery of remains to provide professional assistance as appropriate;
• Takes documentary digital images;
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives and assists with establishing schedules and methods for providing forensic pathology services;
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner.

Salary

Grade: M2.505
Range: $18,803.00 - $27,263.00 per month
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and Additional Compensation

• Medical, vision and dental insurance;
• Paid leave;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Life insurance and long‑term disability;
• Retirement and deferred compensation;
• Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits.
• Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/.

Location and Work Arrangement

Clark County, Washington – the county’s location, its natural beauty, and community values are highlighted. A full‑time position in the county. The county is located in the Pacific Northwest and represents a workplace in a rapidly growing region.

Other Information

Employment references may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring department. You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule, and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.