Associate State Medical Examiner

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:

• Reviews medicolegal records and uses ancillary tests and consultations when appropriate to complete reports.
• 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.
• Participates in appropriate continuing education in order to maintain expertise and licensure.
• Completes death certificates and authorized cremations.
• Maintains complete records of all relevant information concerning deaths or crimes requiring investigation by the State Medical Examiner.
• Assists county medical examiners and law enforcement on procedures and determination of necessity of an autopsy and wording of death certificates.
• Presents lectures to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the medical community.
• Discusses with legal next of kin explaining findings from death investigations.
• Provides instruction/training of staff on medicolegal issues, autopsy technique, and practical application.
• Creates a report on performed postmortem examinations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Testifies in court and depositions regarding findings and conclusions of postmortem examinations.

Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.
Benefits: We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Sick Leave
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)

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.

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.
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