What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Office of Decedent Affairs position at BJC HealthCare?

Additional Information About the Role

BJC has an opening for a Supervisor, Office of Decedent Affairs. Ideal candidate will have a mortuary science education or background, funeral home experience. The role requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.

The supervisor will work 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

This is an on-site position.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for the daily oversight in planning, organizing, developing, and supervising the overall operation of the Office of Decedent Affairs Department (ODA). Reports directly to the Office of Decedent Affairs Manager.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain oversight of all morgues across BJC Healthcare system to ensure appropriate census levels and completion of necessary documentation and tracking of descendants. Directs and coordinates activities surrounding process for viewing. Will ensure proper protocol for preservation and sanitation for indigent cases. Primary informant and acting liaison for indigent decedent cases in partnership with HSO Risk Management and Legal Dept. Will adhere to proper legal protocol to seek legal next of kin, process all cremation/burial paperwork, process death certificate, act as funeral director for decedent if burial is needed.

Provides oversight of all fetal and adult demise cases with regards to autopsy, surgical/pathology death certificate, and release to funeral homes.

Provide training and continual education to ODA staff for ODA Chain of Custody Demise Tracking system. Assist all departments within BJH on education of the system. Work directly with ODA Manager to identify best practices for streamline workflow.

Provides detailed reporting and communication updates to ODA manager, physicians, medical examiner, and funeral directors, such as, but not limited to: Missouri Vital Records Statistics, Missouri Electronic Vital Records Death Certificates, and Medical Examiner reports for deaths other than natural.

Assists with researching, evaluating, selecting, and implementing systems which improve efficiency of work and integrates services throughout the organization.

Develops and delivers training to ODA staff, including but not limited to onboarding, orientation and ongoing skills enhancements.

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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