Chief Medical Examiner (BD-111-01)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pathology-Forensic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/17/24
Adelphi is seeking a Chief Medical Examiner-Post Mortem for the State of Maryland. The Chief Medical Examiner should have senior-level management
or comparable experience in the field of forensic pathology. He/she will be responsible for the investigation of all unattended and non-natural deaths
within the State of Maryland.
Job Quick Facts:
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Chief Medical Examiner - Post Mortem
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Facility Type: OCME
• Coverage Type: Onsite, On Call
• Start Date: 01/01/2023
Minimum Qualifications:
• MD/DO Degree
• Board certification in anatomic and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology
• Maryland License / Eligible to apply for medical licensure in the State of Maryland
• Senior level management or comparable experience in the field of Forensic Pathology.
Desired Competencies:
• Knowledge of the rules, local regulations, agency policies, and procedures of the OCME.
• Leadership and practical skills in fiscal and budgetary management.
• Experience maintaining an exceptional level of quality assurance.
• Knowledge of professional standards in forensic pathology.
• Experience coordinating and managing different departments.
• Proven skill in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Experience handling high-profile cases.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary agencies (law enforcement, health care professionals, legal professionals, funeral homes, and government officials).
• Operate with integrity and respect for colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with successful management of conflict resolution.
• Successful team builder.
• Effectively maximize personnel resources.
• Commitment to expectations of professionalism and excellence from staff.
• Maintain focus under pressure.
• Approach change positively.
Responsibilities:
• Directs the overall operation of the office including the establishment of policies, processes, and standards of performance.
• Supervises deputy chief and assistant medical examiners.
• Reviews daily case investigations and evaluations.
• Performs as well as supervises autopsies.
• Determines medical examiner jurisdictions.
• Testifies in civil and criminal cases.
• Explains autopsy results and findings to families, physicians, and third parties.
• Maintains an active role in teaching new forensic pathologists, residents, and fellows.
• Provides impartial reviews and consultations of requested internal cases.
• Prepares and manages oversight of the OCME budget.
• Reviews legislative bills that impact the function of the OCME.
• Functions as department liaison and coordinates department activities with other county departments and/or local, state, and federal government agencies.
• Serves as spokesperson for the office through participation in professional and community activities and maintaining proper relations with the press and media.
• Stays abreast of changes in County, State, and Federal laws, rules, procedures, and regulations to ensure that the Department is in compliance with all external
regulations and laws relating to the operation of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
• Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to conduct investigations to determine the cause of death presumably due to an unlawful act, violence, casualties, or sudden and unusual circumstances.