Req ID: 152046
Payroll Job Title: 004593-PAT REL PROFL 4
Location(s): Orange, California
Organization: ['UCI Health']
Division: ['Medical Center']
Department: ['Patient Experience - Orange']
Reports To Title: ['005776-PAT REL MGR 1']
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $73,800.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $131,200.00/Yr.
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Serves as the system-wide lead for Decedent Affairs across all UCI Health locations, providing advanced subject matter expertise, operational coordination, consultation, and guidance for decedent-related processes from time of death through release and final disposition of remains. Independently manages complex, sensitive, and time-critical Decedent Affairs cases; provides guidance to hospital leaders, physicians, clinical teams, families, mortuaries, and external agencies; and promotes consistent application of Decedent Affairs processes across UCI Health. Interprets and applies applicable regulatory requirements and UCI Health policies, identifies operational and compliance risks, and develops recommendations to support consistent, compliant, and compassionate Decedent Affairs practices.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed.
Must be willing to participate in the Decedent Affairs on-call rotation, including two weekends per month and alternating holidays, as assigned.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and processes related to Decedent Affairs.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and other requirements to complex situations.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, sensitive, and time-critical situations with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, clinical teams, leaders, patients' families, mortuaries, government agencies, and other external organizations.
Bachelor’s degree and / or equivalent combination of education/ experience
Advanced knowledge knowledge of Decedent Affairs practices, procedures, and processes in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Prior experience working with funeral homes, mortuaries, County Coroner, Public Administrator, Pathology, or other external agencies.
Prior experience in hospital-based Decedent Affairs.
Prior experience coordinating death certificate, autopsy, coroner, mortuary, or disposition processes.
Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record systems.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements and accreditation standards related to Decedent Affairs.
Experience developing or improving healthcare policies, procedures, workflows, or educational programs.
Bereavement or grief-support training.
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
