OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Medicolegal Administrator. This will support the Center for Professional Boards, and Licensing with mortuary and case management component of the Office of the State Medical Examiners. This full-time position pays $32.14/hr, and is located in Providence, RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the investigative/case management staff and the Chief Medical Examiner as well as the Office of the State Medical Examiners and the public and other agencies of the state and private sector.


• To have overall responsibility for the computerized case management and data system.


• Ensure that the system is properly utilized by all appropriate staff.


• Ensure that all scene investigations are conducted in a thorough and appropriate manner.


• Ensure that case management files are appropriately compiled, maintained, and necessary notifications are made.


• Ensure that all necessary documents and files are obtained for investigative purposes.


• Ensure that the Office has the necessary investigative personnel to cover all shifts and to maintain all shift and coverage schedules.


• Ensure that the caseloads for investigative personnel and autopsy assistants are equitably and fairly distributed.


• Ensure proper level of assistance is available to the forensic pathology staff.


• Ensure that all specimens obtained during medicolegal examinations are transported in a timely fashion to the appropriate laboratory and/or specialist for testing.


• Ensure that the vehicles assigned to the Office are properly maintained and in good working order.


• Ensure that the investigative staff have the appropriate and necessary supplies and equipment to conduct investigations and examinations inclusive of photographic equipment and supplies.


• Ensure that all the examination rooms have the necessary and appropriate supplies for the performance of medicolegal examinations.


• Ensure that the proper and necessary procedures are followed by subordinates relative to the chain of custody.


• Assist the Chief and the Deputy Chief Medical Examiners in the coordination of mass casualty situations and the development of mass casualty protocols and plans.


• Under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, coordinate and implement the necessary training for investigative staff.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required in the performance of case management and medicolegal investigations


• Ability to staff in the requirements and performance of field investigation.


• Ability to plan and review the work of a medicolegal staff.


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Ability to form and maintain cooperative relationships with law enforcement agencies, health care agencies and the public and related capacities and abilities


• Ability to multitask and be flexible


• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment  

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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