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Manager - Office of Decedent Affairs

300P Hospital - B Central Core 100/200 - PALO ALTOFull-time2026-08-25 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Manage day-to-day operations of the Office of Decedent Affairs, overseeing staff, workflow, and documentation for patient demises across Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health.

Role type

Senior Manager, Healthcare Operations

Builds

Operational efficiency and quality of care in decedent affairs services

Domain

Healthcare / Hospital Administration

Required skills

Hospital administration, process improvement, change management, conflict resolution, budget forecasting, staff scheduling, data analysis, strategic program management

Preferred skills

Decedent care experience, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California Funeral Director (CAFD), Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

Technologies

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Smartsheet, Outlook

Responsibilities

Coach and develop interdisciplinary team members; interview, select, and train new staff; manage departmental budget and workforce planning; oversee death certificate records and decedent affairs documentation; ensure 24/7 coverage; partner with Business Operations for budget forecasting; manage contracts for shared services.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership