Assistant Medical Examiner, Non Board Certified

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

About The Position

Established in 1939 as the nation’s first statewide medical examiner system, the acclaimed OCME of Maryland is a supportive, drama-free agency with a strong institutional culture and a commitment to excellence. The OCME is NAME accredited and has been continuously striving to maintain that standard for 30 years. The OCME’s forensic pathology team includes the Chief Medical Examiner, two Deputy Chief Medical Examiners, and 16.5 Assistant Medical Examiners. The agency has four ACGME accredited fellowship positions. The Maryland Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, is seeking Assistant Medical Examiners to join a committed professional team of forensic pathologists, investigating deaths and performing autopsies as necessary. The primary purpose of this position is to provide certified medical and specialized pathology skills in the performance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's (OCME) mandated cause and manner of death investigation.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or the international equivalent
Successful completion of an ACGME approved Forensic Fellowship program
Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maryland (Maryland licensure must be obtained prior to hire)
Ability to obtain Board Certification in Forensic Pathology and Anatomic Pathology within the period of board eligibility provided by the American Board of Pathology
Availability to be on 24-hour call two-three (2-3) times per month and to work one weekend per month
Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law at time of hire. A copy of the current license or license number must accompany your application.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with specialized autopsy techniques
Skill in the use of a microscope and interpretation of histology findings, the use of transcription devices, autopsy equipment and photographic equipment
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete case reports in a timely fashion
Excellent communication skills for both written and verbal communication with criminal prosecutors, defense attorneys, law-enforcement personnel, representatives from insurance companies, and next-of-kin, and must have a pronounced ability to maintain professional neutrality to all parties in a dispute or litigation
Ability to follow standardized techniques and procedures and be able to adapt and make independent decisions
Ability to function in fast paced environments

Responsibilities

Evaluates death scene information
Perform autopsies and prepares reports of postmortem examination and autopsies
Review medical records, police reports and the reports of the toxicologist as required to accurately determine the cause and manner of death
Answer inquiries from relatives and other interested parties, as to the cause and manner of death
Supervise the work of the assigned autopsy technicians
Attends and participates in daily departmental meetings
Collect evidence for law enforcement agencies during autopsy
Teach Fellows, visiting residents and medical students
Testifies in court and attends meetings (e.g. Child Fatality Review)
When on call, incumbent must be available to consult with the Medical Examiner's Investigators, make decisions concerning release of organs and tissues for transplantation purposes on Medical Examiner's cases.

Benefits

Meaningful Work
Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

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