Medical Examiner Assistant

Position: MEDICAL EXAMINER ASSISTANT
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs secretarial duties, which include work requiring knowledge of specialized medical/scientific terminology; performs general secretarial duties as assigned. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Operations.

* Answers telephones and screens calls for the Regional Medical Examiner Office. Responds to inquiries and provides information and assistance to the general public in person, by telephone or by mail in matters as mandated by individual County Medical Examiner Division concerns.

* Assists families with release of property, obtaining reports and other general questions.

* Types autopsy reports, manuscripts, and/or protocols from transcribing machine, straight draft, or notes. Types cremation clearance and invoices funeral homes. Performs secretarial duties requiring knowledge of specialized medical/scientific terminology.

* Prepare final autopsy reports and electronically publish autopsy reports in medical examiner database to meet a 90 day turn around deadline.

* Assist in data entry of nursing home and hospice death reports received Monday - Friday, office hours within 90 minutes of receipt.

* Processes various records requests; composes and types routine correspondence, memos, letters, reports;
Performs office support duties; may collect monies and maintain records of receipts; maintains inventories; receives and distributes supplies and materials, etc.

* Files correspondence and records;
Responds to requests for information.

* Answer and directs calls by taking messages, schedules appointments and refers caller to appropriate personnel. Prepares and proofs drafts and final documents including autopsy reports, correspondence, summaries, evaluations and contracts.

* Monitors, maintains and updates reports, logs, lists, spreadsheets and databases.

* Receives, reviews, processes and issues vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, applications, work orders, registrations, permits and licenses.

* Payroll Clerk:
Timecard entry.

* Receives, opens, sorts and distributes U.S. and interoffice mail.

* Assists in monitoring and orders supplies and equipment.

* Telecommuting on occasion.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

* High school diploma; supplemented with

Experience

* Two (2) years secretarial experience which includes minimum of one (1) year using medical/scientific terminology.

* Working skill with data entry, word processing and spreadsheets or data base is desired.

* Ability to interact effectively and courteously with coworkers and the general public.

TO APPLY:

All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

BENEFITS:
This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.