Job Description

Job Duties

• Process requests for disposition review through the Disposition Authorization (DA) Program submitted electronically and via fax.

• Perform customer service duties electronically or in person to funeral directors and grieving families.

• Answer multiple phone lines assisting funeral homes and grieving families.

• Monitor shared email account, screen all incoming requests, and provide timely updates for various MEO services

• Review information from funeral directors and medical certifiers, performing data entry on requests generating an official record for review

• Coordinate the Disposition Review approval process involving forensic pathologists and Death Investigators 

• Provide official disposition approval to funeral homes prior to death certificate filing

• Review daily requests to ensure appropriate billing, and scan all daily disposition requests for proper retention

• Maintain retention schedule for disposition authorization program, disposing of records consistent with the client retention policy

• Answer telephone calls to the designated administration lines and respond or refer calls appropriately

• Provide in-person assistance to funeral homes, family members, law enforcement personnel,

and others arriving at the reception window

• Interpret state statutes and client policies regarding releasing public and confidential Medical Examiner records

• Perform administrative duties such as copying, scanning, and filing records containing protected medical health information.

• Perform administrative case management duties utilizing specific software to enter test results, close cases, and process internal paperwork

• Provide assistance in preparing death certificates using the statewide Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS), including preparing of formal affidavits for correction

• Provide support releasing personal effects and evidence to funeral agencies or family members dealing with grief

• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of staff, community partners, and the general public; handle difficult interpersonal interactions with discretion and diplomacy; and work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to update and maintain program databases and logs; accurately enter and track data; and generate reports.

• Ability to work in a Windows environment and use Microsoft products to complete assigned tasks, including: Word for word processing, Excel for spreadsheet creation, maintenance, and reports; and Outlook to communicate with clients and staff.

• Ability to prepare for meetings which include setting up PowerPoint presentations, virtual meetings via Teams and conference phone lines, copying and preparing packets for meetings.

• Maintain and update various lists, records, and files using Access, Excel, and other databases assuring data is retrievable and properly archived.

• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing workload and adapting to changes in work load demand

• Possesses initiative and accountability skills for work product and service of sensitive matters

• Operate standard office equipment including personal computer, telephone, fax machine, label maker, printers, and scanners. Responsible for coordinating maintenance of community office equipment and coordinating the removal of surplus items.

• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is kept private and secure; adhere to department policies and procedures.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Shift: M- F ; 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Location: Downtown Seattle (Harborview)

Duration: up to 2 to 6 months

Pay: $26.53 per hour