Decedent Affairs Specialist

Additional Information About the Role Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking an onsite DecedentAffairs Specialist to provide dignified decedent care and compassionate family guidance after a loss. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 3p-11:30a. Prior Mortuary experience is a plus. Role Purpose The Decedent Affairs Specialist is the sole process‑owner to complete the administrative/legal documents for BJH in the event of a patient death. The specialist acts as a liaison for BJH with both internal and external parties and agencies and is responsible for processing legal documents of expired adult patients and fetal remains, authorizing and processing autopsy requests, administering cremation letters for unclaimed bodies, and maintaining communication with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities Acts as hospital liaison for the decedent family, medical examiner, physicians, and funeral homes; answers questions related to BJH expiration policy/procedures and assists BJH physicians with research reports and questions related to past expired patients. Processes legal documents of expired adult patients and fetal remains, including completion of the Memorandum of Death, generation of death certificates, and coordination with Social Services for donation or cremation paperwork. Authorizes and processes autopsy requests for inpatients, outpatients, and outside hospitals, including arranging transportation of remains. Administers and oversees the generation of cremation letters for unclaimed bodies. Communicates with internal stakeholders through hand‑offs with other Expiration Specialists, the Nursing Office, and Security; verifies completeness of medical records and closes cases once the expiration process is finalized. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree Experience Benefits and Legal Statement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare (New)