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Medical Examiner / Funeral Home Liaison

Medical Examiner / Funeral Home Liaison

Gift of Life MichiganAnn Arbor, MI, United States
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Job Details

Job Location

Southeast, MI - Ann Arbor, MI

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$70000.00 - $76250.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Road Warrior

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Job Posting Date(s)

End Date

10 / 12 / 2025

Description

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Medical Examiner / Funeral Home Liaison establishes and maintains good working relationships with forensic and funeral industry professionals in our service area to enhance and improve a collaborative environment that fosters donation opportunities while preserving the respective needs of the customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position :

  • Establish contacts with key Medical Examiner (ME) offices and Funeral Homes (FH) in Gift of Life's service area.
  • Develop, negotiate, and maintain working contracts with all Medical Examiner offices in accordance with Michigan law.
  • Respond in a timely manner to all ME / FH request for service regarding organ and tissue donation.
  • Work with ME offices to maximize tissue donation.
  • Develop and provide training to Gift of Life clinical staff related to communication with ME offices and funeral homes.
  • Resource to all Gift of Life staff for issues related to ME / FHs.
  • Develop and maintain programs that generate electronica referrals of non-hospital deaths.
  • Collaborate with Hospital Donation Advocates on issues, initiatives, and process improvements to maximize donation.
  • Respond to eye donor issues in the absence of an Eversight liaison.
  • Meet annual performance goals and objectives.
  • Participates in ongoing ME / FH educational displays and exhibits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Required

  • A bachelor's degree in a field related to the essential duties of the position, including but not limited to healthcare related (biology, exercise science, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and work diplomatically with key stakeholders.

    • Preferred

  • Funeral Director license
  • Experience in forensics or medical examiner investigations
  • Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ / tissue procurement organization.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

  • Written and verbal fluency in English.
  • Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail.

    • Organizational Culture Expectations

  • Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
  • Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
  • Support an inclusive work environment.
  • Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Actively seek improvements.
  • Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
  • Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.
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