County Medical Examiner (On-Call, Routine Telework)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

12d • $110 - $143 • Remote

About The Position

The County Medical Examiner is a physician appointed by the Chief Medical Examiner to investigate and certify deaths under Medical Examiner jurisdiction within Multnomah County. The role reviews cases to assign cause and manner of death, certifies deaths requiring investigation, and orders diagnostic testing. The position excludes homicide or suspicious deaths, child deaths, and deaths requiring an autopsy from the cases it reviews.

This is an on-call remote position, expected to work approximately 10 hours per week, with variable hours depending on caseload. The position is non-exempt, represented by AFSCME Local 88-2, and is not eligible for overtime. Work is designated as routine telework, with work performed remotely from home; out-of-state work is permitted under an initial 12-month approval subject to reassessment.

Requirements

• Active, unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain appointment as County Medical Examiner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing death certificates.
• Experience with OVERS electronic death certification.

Responsibilities

• Review cases under Medical Examiner jurisdiction to assign cause and manner of death, excluding homicide or suspicious deaths, child deaths, and deaths requiring an autopsy.
• Review investigative narratives, medical records, law enforcement reports, scene photography, and toxicology results to determine cause and manner of death.
• Certify the manner and cause of deaths that the Medical Examiner is required to investigate.
• Sign death certificates through the Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS) electronic signing process.
• Provide case investigation information for death certificate signing on a weekly basis.
• Enter cause and manner of death into the Multnomah County Medical Examiner database and maintain case information in compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements.
• Attend required Multnomah County employee training, State Medical Examiner training for death certificate certification, External Examination training, and other required training.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings.
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree