Decedent Care Coordinator - Part Time - Baptist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for coordinating decedent care processes, including but not limited to processing decedent care paperwork, verifying documentation in the electronic medical record, providing direction and confirmations for autopsies, handling body transfers and releases, sending sympathy cards, and triaging spiritual care support. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of relevant experience
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills including a professional attitude.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, administration, nurses, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Retrieves and reviews decedent care information.
Work with pathology to complete any autopsies.
Communicates effectively and appropriately with other departments, staff, providers, and leadership.
Resolves issues that arise related to job specific functions.
Develops and compiles reports, logs, statistics, and any other documents as needed.
Reviews and processes all decedent care paperwork and autopsy requests in a timely manner.
Supports spiritual care team in caring for patients, families, and staff through projects, initiatives, and other materials, including bereavement.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.