Coordinator, Safety

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting safety and compliance functions under the direction of the Regional Compliance Officer and in collaboration with the Compliance Coordinator. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting with reviewing and updating trainings, resources and processes pertaining to safety and compliance as directed by management.

• Professional Duties

  - Assist with the coordination and execution of Safety & Compliance meetings. Ensure that meeting agenda includes all pertinent safety topics and resources.
• - Perform safety walk-throughs, audits, surveys under the supervision of the Regional Compliance Officer.
• - Perform safety risk assessments and investigations under the supervision of the Regional Compliance Officer.
• - Complete annual review of Safety Manual and submit recommendations to department management.
• - Compile and collate reports and binders in preparation for Safety related trainings, presentations and committees.
• - Coordinate and execute safety trainings and in-services.
• - Remain abreast of relevant safety updates and communicate information to department leadership.
• - Assist the Regional Compliance Officer with conducting safety and compliance investigations and discuss recommended actions with department management.
• - Remain abreast of safety and compliance policies, procedures and workflows, and regulations.
• - Assist with coordinating and executing compliance trainings and in-services as needed.
• - Assist with conducting audits to identify safety and compliance violations, deficiencies, or vulnerabilities and report findings to department management.
• - Provide coverage of compliance functions and tasks as needed.
• - Perform other duties as assigned.
• - Be knowledgeable about your job so that you can serve others effectively
• - Help others, offering to assist (Ask, how may I help you?)
• - Be an active listener (make eye contact, validate)
• - Assume a neutral position and suspend judgment of others
• - Be accountable for your work
• - Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible
• - Validate to ensure understanding
• - Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• - Introduce self and your role
• - Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
• - Let your patients, customers and co-workers know what they can expect from you and follow through
• - Address customers as Mr., Mrs., or Ms. until invited to do otherwise. Never use terms of endearment such as hon, dear, sweetie, etc.
• - Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-worker’s situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others’ social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
• - Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang)
• - Use open-ended questions to engage
• - Demonstrate appropriate body language and tone of voice
• - Answer all phone calls with a salutation, introduction and offer to assist (Good afternoon, Desert Oasis Healthcare or Family Hospice Care, this is (your name), how may I help you?)
• - Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
• - See the positive in situations and in others
• - Avoid gossip and negativity
• - Offer to answer any additional questions that the person, patient or customer may have
• - Anticipate needs that will arise before your next meeting
• - Inform patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, a help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise

• Qualifications

  - High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration or closely related field, preferred.
• - Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Course General Industry, within 30 days of hire.
• - Minimum 2 years of experience in safety, OSHA compliance, facility risk management, or quality management required—preferably in a healthcare or other regulated setting (manufacturing, public health, life sciences.) Experience in roles focused on process improvement, auditing or regulatory standards is also valued.
• - Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications/software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Excel) and other computer applications/software.
• - Knowledge of healthcare industry practices with preferred emphasis in managed care at the medical and/or health plan group level.
• - Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, patient family members, providers, vendors and others.
• - Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and outside entities.
• - Detail oriented and strong organization skills. Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.
• - Current California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance coverage.
• - At the discretion of DOHC/FHC management, this position has the potential to be a full or hybrid telecommuting position.

• Physical Demands

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  Sitting

  - Approximately 70% of day.
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  Standing

  - Approximately 15% of day.
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  Walking

  - Approximately 15% of day.
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  Lifting

  - 0 - 20 lbs. approximately 10% of day.
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  Bending

  - Approximately >10% of day. Kneeling <20%.
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  Hearing/Visual Acuity

  - Adequate for use with computers, telephone/mobile devices and other office tech equipment approximately 50% of day.
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  Computer

  - Highly technical work environment. Must be able to work minimum of 6 hours a day using computers, telephone/mobile devices and other office tech equipment.
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  Reaching

  - Above head 75 degrees approximately 25% of day.
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  Hand grip dexterity

  - Approximately 40% of day.