Associate State Medical Examiner
Ankeny, IA Ankeny, IA Full-time Full-time $109,408 - $292,094 a year $109,408 - $292,094 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Job Description The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
We are seeking an Associate State Medical Examiner (Physician).
The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner has an opening for an Associate State Medical Examiner position.
The duties of this position include:
Perform or order a postmortem examination to collect evidence, document injury, determine etiology of disease, and determine cause and manner of death if required or authorized by section 331.
802 or by rule.
Maintains complete records of all relevant information concerning deaths or crimes requiring investigation by the State Medical Examiner.
Creates a report on performed postmortem examinations in a timely and accurate manner.
Reviews medicolegal records and uses ancillary tests and consultations when appropriate to complete reports.
Testifies in court and depositions regarding findings and conclusions of postmortem examinations.
Discusses with legal next of kin explaining findings from death investigations.
Completes death certificates and authorized cremations.
Assists county medical examiners and law enforcement on procedures and determination of necessity of an autopsy and wording of death certificates.
Provides instruction/training of staff on medicolegal issues, autopsy technique, and practical application.
Presents lectures to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the medical community.
Participates in appropriate continuing education in order to maintain expertise and licensure.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information on benefits, please visit the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website at https:
//das.
iowa.
gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits.
Director's Statement:
HHS values those with lived experience and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.
Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify.
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Join Us! Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously.
We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa.
If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse.
From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts.
For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience.
Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are seeking an Associate State Medical Examiner (Physician).
The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner has an opening for an Associate State Medical Examiner position.
The duties of this position include:
Perform or order a postmortem examination to collect evidence, document injury, determine etiology of disease, and determine cause and manner of death if required or authorized by section 331.
802 or by rule.
Maintains complete records of all relevant information concerning deaths or crimes requiring investigation by the State Medical Examiner.
Creates a report on performed postmortem examinations in a timely and accurate manner.
Reviews medicolegal records and uses ancillary tests and consultations when appropriate to complete reports.
Testifies in court and depositions regarding findings and conclusions of postmortem examinations.
Discusses with legal next of kin explaining findings from death investigations.
Completes death certificates and authorized cremations.
Assists county medical examiners and law enforcement on procedures and determination of necessity of an autopsy and wording of death certificates.
Provides instruction/training of staff on medicolegal issues, autopsy technique, and practical application.
Presents lectures to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the medical community.
Participates in appropriate continuing education in order to maintain expertise and licensure.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information on benefits, please visit the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website at https:
//das.
iowa.
gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits.
Director's Statement:
HHS values those with lived experience and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.
Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify.
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Join Us! Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously.
We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa.
If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse.
From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts.
For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience.
Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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