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05/28/25Application Deadline
06/01/25Pay Range
$19.75 - $29.00 hourlyJob Type
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Medical ExaminerAbout the Position
Are you passionate about serving your community and helping others
As a Case Information Specialist youll have the opportunity to coordinate the admission and release of decedents for the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the nation! Youll contribute by initiating case records maintaining the chain of custody and interacting with next of kin funeral homes agencies and other stakeholders.
Dont miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact apply today and be a part of our vital mission!
Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy medicolegal death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause and manner of death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of experience performing clerical duties in a health care funeral home law enforcement or similar office environment
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education in a life science nursing healthcare administration or criminology field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Clerical experience in a health care setting
Experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner/coroners office
Experience working with DAVE (the states vital record system)
Experience working with decedents
Successful completion of college-level coursework in anatomy and physiology
Successful completion of a medical office assistant training program
Bilingual skills (read write and speak Spanish and English languages)
Navigate and maintain information in a case management system and shared task tracking databases; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders when necessary
Admit decedents to the OME by entering data into the case management system completing chain of custody paperwork weighing and transferring decedents into the appropriate cooler
Assist in coordinating the release of decedents to funeral homes family/relatives or another approved agency
Review data in the case management system and associated forms to ensure accurate verification of decedent identity and personal property before release to the correct agency under established protocols
Route case inquiries from family members funeral homes law enforcement and other agencies to the appropriate OME personnel
Provide detailed documentation of all calls into the case management system
Act as custodian of decedents ensure remains are secured perform scheduled cooler audits and ensure remains are released with appropriate chain of custody paperwork
Act as custodian of decedent property during shift ensuring that it is secured and released with appropriate chain of custody paperwork
Facilitate the release of evidence to law enforcement and complete the associated chain of custody documentation
Assist in the cleaning sanitizing and organization of the receiving and release coolers
Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions. Requires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 75 pounds
Hours are full-time and include holidays nights and weekends. Shift work may be required and there is a possibility of working alone during part or the entirety of the shift
Requires working in close proximity to decedents and in an environment with malodorous conditions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time