Job Summary
This position is located in the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), Fatality Review Unit (FRU). The primary purpose of the position is to plan and coordinate case reviews as required by the assigned fatality review committee. The incumbent is responsible for all activities required specifically for reviewing records and preparing comprehensive summaries of cases ranging from all causes and manners of deaths of decedents of all age ranges.
Duties And Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates case reviews for individuals who meet the criteria for fatality review as authorized by statute or Mayor's Order; organizes and provides timely notification of meetings, verbally and in writing, to all required participants in the review process; and, ensures adequate meeting preparation to include meeting invitation, agenda, confidentiality forms, and other documents utilized during a case review meeting. Presents information to the fatality review committee/team on the effectiveness of medical and other human/social services provided and highlights policy and practice issues based on the client needs, services, and interventions. Develops comprehensive meeting minutes, and tracks findings and recommendations from case review meetings.
Participates in organizing follow-up related to issues or concerns highlighted during the reviews or other meetings. Interacts with various government and private agencies to determine the existing protocols, degree of collaboration and coordination of services, and lack of existing resources in order to provide information to the committee/team to assist in formulating recommendations. Interviews physicians, nurses, and other medical staff as necessary for the purpose of clarifying and supplementing information obtained from records, and to obtain a clear understanding of the treatment practices and associated problems.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
Work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions are required. The incumbent will occasionally drive an agency vehicle to attend meetings and retrieve records or as otherwise directed.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0301-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
Position Designation: This position as been designated as security-sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (as applicable) as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
