The Occupational Health Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and coordinating services for the Benefis Occupational Health program. Responsible for working collaboratively with the Same Day Orthopedic, Orthopedics, and Benefis Health System to reach established goals. Provides on-site occupational health services to employers. Assists nurses and providers with pre-employment physicals, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, and scheduling occupational health services.

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Responsible for determining strategic, operating, and program development goals; coordinates resources to accomplish goals.

Responsible for scheduling the Occupational Health Specialist tasks that need to be completed

Responsible for developing contracts for employees seeking Occupational Health programs.

Responsible for implementing management initiatives.

Responsible for the oversite of charges and billing to assure that these are accurate and timely.

Direct work in facilities for injury prevention and ergonomics training

Completion of post offer screens and the development of specific post offer screens for employers

Responsible for scheduling on site education for employers in the areas of expertise

Responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives; monitors progress and implements change in order to reach desired goals.

Coordinator contributes significantly to the growth of the occupational health program through proven competency, continuing education, and effective relationships with employers and the community.

Responsible for meeting with employers alone or in a group to provide information on regulatory requirements and services that the Occupational Health Program can offer to assist in keeping the work place safe and meet these requirements.

Provides on-site occupational health services to employers, including UDS, BAT, hearing testing, respirator fit testing, and CPR training;

Maintains employer profiles, detailing services provided, billing and contact information.

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of occupational health services for employers.

Assists nurses and medical providers with pre-employment physicals, urine drug screen collection, breath alcohol testing; is a resource for clinic nurses regarding occupational health services, nursing assessments, patient flow, discharge planning, and ancillary testing and provider referrals.

Responsible for cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Ensures equipment is in good working condition and is calibrated, when appropriate.

Studies current trends, technologies, and employer requirements in occupational health through professional journals, seminars, and conferences; assesses needs of employers and acts as a resource for questions, concerns, and new services.

Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and functional under stressful situations and response is appropriate to the patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.

Maintains updated BLS educator, DOT and non DOT regulated Urine Drug Screen and Breath Alcohol, spirometry and CAOHC certifications.

Maintains a good working relationship with clinic staff and medical providers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care.

Adheres to dress code.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends department staff meetings as required within the department.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards

Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures.

Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.