PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for daily operations of medical department and performing daily safety functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Administer First Aid and emergency care per developed protocols.
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Call for outside emergency services when circumstances demand.
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Coach and lead WorkSAFE team.
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Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks as assigned.
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Schedule and conduct various types of standard safety training and evaluations.
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Perform data entry and maintain OSHA and Company medical databases (Nurse’s log).
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Administer Workers’ Compensation Program within established protocols and state law.
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Communicate with medical, legal and insurance personnel.
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Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
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Administer drug and alcohol screens.
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Enter medical supply purchase requests into purchasing management software.
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Assist with accident investigations.
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Other responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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EMT license OR ability to obtain within 1st year of employment.
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CPR and 1st Aid Certifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bilingual – English/Spanish proficiency.
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Familiarity with OSHA standards.
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Exposure to Workers’ Compensation administration.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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Intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint knowledge.
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Ability to read, speak and write in the English language.
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Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
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Appropriately operate with frequent access to confidential information.
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High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
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Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organization.
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Direct and empathetic communication style.
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Highly effective written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers.
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Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
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Excellent organizational skills, with precise attention to detail.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
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Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:
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Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
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Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
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Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
