Records & Review Assistant (per diem)

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

The OCME Human Resources team serves as an organizational partner for the facilitation of all workforce management, recruitment and engagement processes and policies. We are currently seeking an individual to assist with the enhancement of our intranet page and personnel request forms/applications. The selected candidate will assist with various projects including but not limited to the following:

- Assist with the digitalization of physical files, including scanning, organizing, and saving documents in the appropriate digital formats.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of digital records by cross-referencing with physical files.
- Review digital and physical records to confirm proper filing, classification, and organization.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive documents during handling and digitization.
- Identify and report any discrepancies, missing information, or errors in filing systems.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline the digitalization and review process.
- Provide administrative support as needed, such as labeling, indexing, or preparing documents for digital storage.
- Ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner to meet project deadlines.
- May assist in other areas as needed.

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.