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Decedent/Mortuary Affairs Program Manager
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 130 days ago
On-site Naval Medical Center $71K – $92K Apply by Jun 5, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Position: This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA Directorate of Administration Patient Administration. A recruitment or relocation incentive is authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
What You'll Do
- →Organize and coordinate the functions of the Decedent Affairs department.
- →Receives notification of deaths of active duty and hospital deaths.
- →Contact the command; relays available information; ensures body is properly identified; and ensures that Casualty Assistance Calls Officers are appointed/assigned.
- →Determine the primary next of kin based on regulatory definition and the person authorized to direct the disposition of the remains.
- →Ensure that remains are properly identified, released only with proper authorization, and that they are dispositioned properly in accordance with state, federal and DoD regulations.
- →Provide information and explains to Casualty Assistance Calls Officers the different benefits, e.g., financial assistance, Social Security System, survivor benefits, VA benefits, civil service benefits, education, etc.
- →Review deceased's medical and dental records, in conjunction with physician and pathologist, and analyzes the past and current diagnoses to determine if the death should be reported to the County Medical Examiner.
- →Monitor active-duty patients placed on Serious/Very Serious List and provides information to area coordinator to ensure a Casualty Assistance Calls Officers is on standby in the event of an active-duty death.
- →Responsible for facilitating any request of the legal next of kin and follows up to make sure request has been honored.
- →Coordinate with deceased active-duty member's command for information for death certificates, uniforms, escort and consignee mortuary information.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8480c1f5-cafe-4041-aaf2-b87766d23c25
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