Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) jobs in District of Columbia

This position is located in the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), Fatality Review Unit (FRU). The primary purpose of the position is to plan and coordinate case reviews as required by the assigned fatality review committee. The incumbent is responsible for all activities required specifically for reviewing records and preparing comprehensive summaries of cases ranging from all causes and manners of deaths of decedents of all age ranges.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates case reviews for individuals who meet the criteria for fatality review as authorized by statute or Mayor's Order; organizes and provides timely notification of meetings, verbally and in writing, to all required participants in the review process; and ensures adequate meeting preparation to include meeting invitation, agenda, confidentiality forms, and other documents utilized during a case review meeting. Reviews and analyzes complex medical (hospital, clinic, specialty, and medical examiner) records and social (child welfare, infant and maternal health, violence, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, courts/legal, public assistance, vital statistics, education, fire/emergency management and law enforcement) records from various public and private programs that were involved with the decedents prior to or at the time of death.

Compiles information from records based on in-depth knowledge of and familiarity with terminology, diagnosis, and treatment related to the history of medical and human/social services received; prepares background material on the decedent's social history, cause/manner of death; and outlines involvement with service organizations. Final reports are developed by the incumbent from fatality review meetings to include findings, statistics, and recommendations; and compiles data from all reviews conducted for future analysis in an Annual Report or other database. Presents information to the fatality review committee/team on the effectiveness of medical and other human/social services provided and highlights policy and practice issues based on the client's needs, services, and interventions. Develops comprehensive meeting minutes, and tracks findings and recommendations from case review meetings. Participates in organizing follow-up related to issues or concerns highlighted during the reviews or other meetings.

Qualifications and Education

Advanced knowledge of medical, behavioral/mental health, violence and suicide prevention, and other related human services. Knowledge of issues and problems affecting the delivery of a broad range of public and private services. Knowledge of best practices and related literature in the fields of health, human services, violence, suicide, behavioral/mental health, and other human service areas in order to assess the feasibility of current operating programs and obtain information with regard to promising practices. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals from a wide variety of disciplines (i.e., public and private agencies/organizations, area hospitals, clinics, and community-based organizations) in order to complete required reports/documents and obtain access to vital records and other information to facilitate the case review process.

Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), effective August 21, 1996 (Pub. L. 04-191; 42 USC § 201), and other privacy laws. Working knowledge of federal and District laws and regulations governing health, behavioral/mental health, and human service-related programs. Knowledge of District fatality review team structures and mission to include program goals, priorities, policies, and administrative procedures. Ability to maintain strong working relationships with area hospitals, clinics, and public and private community-based organizations in order to obtain access to vital records and other information to facilitate the case review process. Knowledge expected of human behavior, adolescent development, service provision, and access to health care as well as other principles, concepts, and techniques. Strong analytical skills and ability to present recommendations and conclusions based on analysis and evaluation to the Committee. Ability to gather and assemble information for various projects, briefings, and meetings.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions are required. The incumbent will occasionally drive an agency vehicle to attend meetings and retrieve records or as otherwise directed.

Other Significant Facts

Ability to gather and assemble information from a wide variety of sources.

Ability to operate a computer in a Microsoft Windows environment and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and the required correspondence formats to ensure accuracy and adherence to established requirements before being distributed by the supervisor/higher-level manager.

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0301-12

Salary Range: $80,784.00 - $103,333.00; based on funding

Type of Appointment: Career Service – Regular

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.