Lead Medicolegal Administrative Specialist - Tidewater District
About The Position
The Lead Medicolegal Administrative Specialist serves as the lead member of the medicolegal administrative team under the District Administrator. The role independently performs complex technical and administrative tasks while applying Virginia Code, policies, and procedures. The specialist is an expert contact and information resource for one or more programs and for other medicolegal administrative staff, performs complex technical duties across services available in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner district office, and provides guidance and support to promote customer service and access to services. The position serves as a lead worker, directing, advising, and training others; designing and directing workflow processes; collecting data and preparing reports on program activities; analyzing trends; validating and recording information; evaluating information and documentation requests under Virginia Code; preparing documentation; and developing, promoting, and coordinating program activities.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of office procedures, computer and software technology, policies and procedures, and customer service.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Virginia Code 32.1-283, including limitations on releasing information and health records and next-of-kin priority succession to prevent incorrect release of information.
- Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and experience with software applications, Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel, database entry, and general office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and calculator.
- Ability and experience setting up and maintaining files and manuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and handle sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
- Ability to interact and communicate successfully, orally and in writing, with agency staff at all levels, government officials, and the general public.
- Ability to interpret and apply code, policy, and regulations applicable to the assigned program area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an administrative or office setting and/or a medical or healthcare setting.
- Understanding of state government operations, including relevant programs, policies, and Virginia Code.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead member of the medicolegal administrative team under the District Administrator.
- Independently perform complex technical and administrative tasks in accordance with Virginia Code, policies, and procedures.
- Act as an expert contact and information resource for assigned programs and other medicolegal administrative staff.
- Perform complex technical duties for program services available in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner district office.
- Provide guidance and support to promote customer service and access to services.
- Direct, advise, and train other staff as a lead worker.
- Design and direct workflow processes.
- Collect data and prepare reports on program activities.
- Analyze trends, validate information, and record information.
- Evaluate information and documentation requests in accordance with Virginia Code and prepare documentation.
- Develop, promote, and coordinate program activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
