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Decedent Affairs Coordinator

Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, California
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The posted compensation range of $34.44 - $49.94 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-414334 Employment Type Full Time Department Laboratory Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule M - F 700-330 Remote No Category Laboratory

Responsibilities

Coordinates the activities related to the morgue and decedent affairs

1. Manages the activities of patient deaths from time of death to release of remains from market morgues and/or offsite morgue storage. This includes management of complex and sensitive cases of demise as well as coordination of workflows related to fetal demises and perinatal losses

2. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, police, County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, County Clerk- Recorder’s Office, Pathology Department, risk management, etc. to ensure timely disposition with the least liability to the hospital(s)
3. Next of Kin Determination; Family Determination and Support: Reviews death cases and provides pertinent and clear information to the family of the deceased and provides consultation regarding autopsy, disposition, and social services when appropriate

4. Performs EDRS/ FDRS entry of death certificate records, ensuring accurate and timely completion. Works with
provider teams to complete physician attestations


Qualifications

Required:

  • Four years related work in social work or pathology/funeral home/mortuary/healthcare decedent care experience
  • Bachelor degree in biological science or social work

Preferred:

  • Licensed Medical Social Worker – State Licensure preferred

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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