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Decedent Affairs Coordinator

Palo Alto, CA 94305

Posted: 05/04/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Healthcare Admin, Patient Care Coordinator Job Number: 4329 Pay Rate: 45.00 per hour - 55.00 per hour

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in bereavement care, patient coordination, or mortuary services?
We’re seeking a Decedent Affairs Coordinator to join a highly specialized healthcare team dedicated to providing dignified, respectful, and compassionate post-mortem care for patients and their families. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in sensitive, high-responsibility environments and is committed to ensuring continuity of care even after a patient’s passing. Apply now and make a meaningful impact during some of life’s most critical moments.

Job Details:
  • Pay: $45.00 per hour - $55.00 per hour
  • Schedule: 5 days per week and 8 hour shifts
  • Shift Schedule: Friday - Tuesday  6:00 am - 2:30 pm and Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Location: Palo Alto, CA
  • Duration: 4–5 weeks initially (extension likely)
Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Great working location
  • Health/vision/dental/life insurance
  • Refer-a-friend bonus*
  • Weekly payroll
  • 24-hour accessibility
  • Personalized service
Minimum Qualifications Education Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in healthcare or bereavement setting (required)
  • Experience in funeral home, mortuary, or decedent care environment (preferred)
  • Prior experience in patient satisfaction or customer service (preferred)
Responsibilities:
  • Provide compassionate support to families before and after patient death, ensuring dignity and respectful care
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding post-mortem processes, disposition, and funeral arrangements
  • Coordinate closely with nursing staff, physicians, pathology, and external agencies to ensure timely and compliant post-death processes
  • Assist with all aspects of post-mortem care including transport, morgue coordination, and preparation for viewing
  • Ensure accurate completion and management of death documentation, including EDRS/FRDS entries and medical records
  • Oversee proper identification, storage, and handling of decedents in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Facilitate autopsy and organ donation processes while respecting legal, ethical, and family wishes
  • Conduct next-of-kin determination and communicate sensitive information to families with professionalism and empathy
  • Support families with grief resources and coordinate with spiritual care services as needed
  • Manage complex case workflows, ensuring timely documentation, coordination, and communication across stakeholders
  • Act as subject matter expert providing guidance and education to clinical staff on decedent care processes
  • Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, legal requirements, and documentation standards
About Us:
Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities rely on us to fill critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions, and a team that supports you, Power Personnel is the place to be!

Refer a friend at referrals@powerpersonnel.com and get a $250 bonus for every referral!*
*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
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