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Posting Date 09/10/25
Application Deadline 09/12/25
Pay Range $19.75 - $30.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Medical Examiner
About the Position Are you passionate about serving your community and helping others? As a Case Information Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to coordinate the admission and release of decedents for the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the nation! You'll contribute by initiating case records, maintaining chain of custody, and interacting with next of kin, funeral homes, agencies, and other stakeholders. About Us Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause and manner of death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County. Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience performing clerical duties in a health care, funeral home, law enforcement, or similar office environment High school diploma or GED A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Clerical experience in a health care setting Experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner/coroner's office Experience working with DAVE (the state's vital record system) Experience working with decedents Successful completion of college level coursework in anatomy and physiology Successful completion of a medical office assistant training program Bilingual skills (read, write, and speak the Spanish and English languages)
Job Contributions
Navigates and maintains information in a case management system and shared task tracking databases; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders when necessary Admits decedents to the OME by entering data into case management system, completing chain of custody paperwork, weighing, and transferring decedents into the appropriate cooler Assists in coordinating the release of decedents to funeral homes, family/relatives, or other approved agency Reviews data in the case management system and associated forms to ensure accurate verification of decedent identity and personal property before release to the correct agency under established protocols Routes case inquiries from family members, funeral homes, law enforcement, and other agencies to the appropriate OME personnel Provides detailed documentation of all calls into the case management system Acts as custodian of decedents, ensures remains are secured, performs scheduled cooler audits, and remains are released with appropriate chain of custody paperwork Acts as custodian of decedent property during shift, ensuring that it is secured and released with appropriate chain of custody paperwork Facilitates the release of evidence to law enforcement and completes associated chain of custody documentation Assists in the cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of the receiving and release coolers
Working Conditions
Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions Hours are full-time and include holidays, nights and weekends Shift work may be required and there is a possibility of working alone during part or the entirety of the shift Requires working in close proximity to decedents and in an environment with malodorous conditions Requires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 75 pounds
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
Sep 11, 2025