Forensic Morgue Aide

Harris County • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Morgue Aide provides clerical support in the HCIFS morgue by reviewing and verifying documents, assisting families and funeral homes with decedent release, retrieving and releasing decedents from coolers, maintaining decedent inventory counts, and providing other support as needed in the morgue.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED completion
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Must pass the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% clerical aptitude with a typing speed of 45 wpm and 85% accuracy.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)
• Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with pathologists, decedent family members, funeral home staff, law enforcement, and medical/legal audiences
• Follow all morgue and safety procedures in the handling and release of decedent remains, assuring that chains of custody aren’t breached, and confidentiality and integrity of information are maintained
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/ Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides general clerical support in the morgue as needed / directed
• Handles incoming / outgoing phone calls with funeral homes, decedent families, and Department staff
• Reviews all release documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Completes primary and secondary verification of information as entered into the Department’s case management system
• Retrieves decedents from morgue coolers and verifies identification bands to facilitate decedent release.
• Handles the release of decedent personal property to family or funeral home
• Maintains daily decedent inventory count
• Ensures decedent fingerprints are taken prior to release and takes decedent fingerprints to facilitate release as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and assists with daily laundry responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED