The posting
The Health Services Specialist will provide triage and direct appropriate medical care to Seaboard Triumph Food employees who are injured on the job. The specialist will support the Nurse Manager as needed in maintaining the workers compensation files, maintaining OSHA logs, scheduling doctor appointments, maintaining contact with claimants, assisting with restricted duty program, etc.
Hours/Shift: 5pm to 5:30am 3 12s
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- Triage, treat (first aid) and direct appropriate medical care as needed for all work-related injuries and illnesses within company protocols.
- Accurate and timely completion of First Reports of Injury and enter the Safety app. Maintain and update employee workers comp records in CCMSI’s ICE system according to established policies /procedures.
- Effectively communicate and update all members of the health services department on the status of claimants.
- Effectively communicate with the Nurse manager, health services specialists and operation management keeping them updated and informed on open claims, status of injured employees and any specific issues.
- Act as a liaison between health professionals, work comp adjusters, nurse manager and management regarding the status of injured employees.
- Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of data entry on the OSHA 300 Log under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical data in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Adhere and support all values/Codes of Conduct of the company at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a current unrestricted RN, LPN license or National Registered Paramedic (NR-P) EMT certification. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and /or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
- Requires Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Practical Nursing diploma/certificate.
- Accredited Paramedic program completion Current National Registry certification, state Paramedic license
- State-approved EMT program Current EMT certification/licensure
Experience
- 1–3 years of EMS, industrial, occupational health, emergency response, or clinic experience
- Injury and illness triage skills
- Workers' compensation knowledge
- Return-to-work and accommodation coordination
- Drug and alcohol testing experience
- OSHA compliance awareness
- Health promotion and wellness program experience
- CPR/BLS certification (ACLS preferred for some settings)
- Strong documentation and case management skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, employees and management personnel, outside medical professionals, attorneys.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, medical terminology. Must be able to effectively communicate with injured workers, third party medical providers, and management personnel. Bilingual skills are not required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use all other computer programs that are or will be made available. Able to work well with others in achieving the goals of the company.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles, cold/hot temperature, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is normal for an office environment. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and, while generally as shown below, may be changed (to include decrease or increase) by management as required.
- Hours of Work:Health Specialist in OHS work 12hour rotating shifts. Days start time 05-1730 or 1700-0530. Day will be discussed during interview process.
Days of Work: Typically, Monday-Friday as scheduled by management and weekends if needed by operations and approved by management.
MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-
SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the goal of eliminating workplace accidents.
QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.
DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.
COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.
SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.
