City and County of Honolulu, HI
Location
Hawaii | United States
Job description
A Medical Examiner's Records Technician reviews, transcribes, compiles and maintains all autopsy and auxiliary medical/investigative reports and records for the Department of the Medical Examiner; provides necessary clerical support services to pathologists; and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy Information:
There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of the Medical Examiner, located in Honolulu. This position serves as a records technician of the Department of the Medical Examiner, where postmortem examinations are conducted for medicolegal investigations. Responsibilities of records technicians are extensive due to legal requirements of preservation and distribution of documents and digital data. This position performs accurate transcription of postmortem examination reports, which requires a thorough knowledge of medical, anatomical, pathological, microscopic, microbiological, and toxicological terminology. This position also performs a variety of duties in the department. Performance of the above duties requires incumbents to be physically present on-site where remote work may not be possible.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. The list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.
Applications must be submitted online by March 9, 2024, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five years of clerical or stenographic experience, two of which shall have involved medical transcription, recordkeeping and data compilation work.
Substitution: Business school or college level credits from a regionally-accredited college or university will substitute for up to two years of the required three years of general clerical experience on a month-for-month basis. There is NO substitution for the required two years of medical transcription, recordkeeping and data compilation work.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Typing proficiency of 40 or more net wpm:
This class of work requires you to type at 40 or more net words per minute. Your proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority as part of the selection/interview process and/or during your probationary period. Failure to meet the proficiency requirement may result in removal from the eligible list and/or termination from appointment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation100%
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