Employee Health Coordinator

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back
to the community while pursuing your passion?  For over 50 years, Acacia
Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life
and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond.  We
are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the
largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals
every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental
level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults
through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based
services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision of the Director of Human Resources the Employee Health Nurse is responsible for the overall management of the employee health screening process.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts pre-employment health assessment, toxicology screening and immunization verification for new employees. 
• Reviews all employee health documents for completion.   
• Educates pre-employment candidates and employees on health issues and maintenance regarding immunizations and seasonal vaccines.
• Recommends, under the direction of Chief Medical Officer, chest x-ray exams for all positive PPD results. 
• Implants, reviews and reports all findings of positive/negative PPD. Positive results are reported to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or designee.  
• Reviews laboratory results for all pre-employment drug screens and notifies Director of Human Resources and Chief Medical Officer of positive results.
• Collaborates with OTST Toxicology Specialist and Chief Medical Officer to interpret positive results.
• Performs veni-puncture to obtain blood for laboratory specimens. 
• Maintains proper infection control procedures and maintains privacy while performing health screens.
• Manages the annual Employee Health Assessment and Medical Screening process which includes a PPD and ensure it is audit ready.
• Follows up with pre-employment candidates’ immunization status.
• Administers immunizations (MMR/Varicella, Hep B and Tetanus) as needed and/or required to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Plans, implements and conducts annual Flu Vaccine Program for employees.
• Ensures that required employees maintain up-to-date vaccinations per regulations. 
• Ensures appropriate medical inventory levels by ordering and stocking supplies, medications and vaccines as necessary. 
• Reconcile all billing for employee health processes (labs, urine toxicology, supplies, immunizations, CXR, etc.)
• Completes data entry of all employee health information into HRIS. 
• Maintains accurate files and records of all employees. 
• Prepares files for review by auditors as needed.
• Assist in review of policies and procedures for employee health services
• Processes all health record requests for employees. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree required (Nursing, Applied Science or other related field).
• Three (3) years clinical experience.
• 2-5 years previous experience in a phlebotomy.
• Strong office organizational skills. 
• Ability to multi-task clinically and administratively.
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter. Excellent time management skills. 
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.