Healthcare Administrator

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Healthcare Administrator position provides; emergency care, assessment, intervention, wellness programming, referrals, education and training, and assistance in the coordination of benefits, safety and ergonomic issues, compliance issues and regulatory issues that contribute to the promotion of health and safety in the workplace. Provides the continuity necessary for the effective delivery of health care.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provide professional and personalized care to meet the medical and emotional needs of employees, including medical intervention for sudden onset of acute illness/injury, refer to emergency services or primary care or other medical attention.
• Assess employee’s needs to be scheduled with employee’s personal care provider and monitor treatment plan, including referrals, testing and follow up appointments.
• Crisis intervention, assessment/ and follow-up: refer to EAP and/or other mental health counseling as needed.  Educate on community and other resources.
• Maintain reporting and records obligations as required by OSHA, DOT (i.e., OSHA 300 Log, etc.)
• Manage medical components of Workers Compensation claims and filing. Provides records and documentation for Litigation proceedings, maintains communication with third party administrator, medical providers and inside/outside legal counsel.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment in the Health Center and in Company medical bags throughout the facilities.
• Maintains medical and universal waste program.
• Assists in coordinating programs such as blood borne pathogens, hearing conservation and respiratory surveillance including, but not limited to initial or annual/refresher testing and training.  
• Assist in accident/injury investigation.
• Assist with Company’s Drug and Alcohol program including but not limited to, employee testing for post injury or reasonable suspicion.
• Administer Short Term Disability program and claims, assist with FMLA.
• Plans, directs and implements wellness programs including but not limited to coordinating outside vendors for both on and offsite events, (i.e., biometric screening, annual flu shots, health fairs, etc.).  
• Directs and plans the executive physical programs and initiate referrals as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• Oversees and monitors the light duty program.
• Investigates Ergonomic issues and consults with the Safety and Engineering departments to prevent or resolve causes of injury/illness in the workplace.
• Post-offer drug screens.
• Coordinates First Responder program and continuing education needs.
• Submits articles or distributions to the intercompany communication platforms pertinent to wellness programs or other timely issues.
• Continuously attends workshops, conferences and seminars to maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medical issues and maintain peer relationships and networking.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with knowledge of workers’ compensation preferred
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of AX operating system preferred