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West Virginia
Nosologist
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What they do
A Coroner or Medical Examiner directs activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
$58,470 / year median in West Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision of the electronic vital records system manager, performs complex clerical work at a full-time performance level coding and editing the causes of death on death certificates and processing birth, marriage, and death information prior to being entered into the computer and microfilmed. Uses classification of diseases, injuries, and causes of death and other national and international rules and governing coding procedures. Assigns state file numbers, edits marriage records for completion, responsible for overseeing transfer and receipt of birth and death certificates between agencies and provides technical assistance to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Cross matches infant deaths with corresponding birth certificates. Performs related work as required. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .