Medical Representative

Description

• The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and well being of our people.
• WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and well being of our workforce.
• To support these goals, the Fortune 5 client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team.
• In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS).
• This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction.
• Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.
• As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses.
• You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis.
• You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis.
• The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize the risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care.
• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs with work-related injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
• Engage with leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
• Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

Additional Job Elements include:

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic qualifications:

• High School or equivalent diploma
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider

Must have one of the following:

• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with an industrial wellness program
• Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
• Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation
• Proficient in digital record keeping
• In the last year, six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic (U.S. Army), Field Medic (U.S. Army), Healthcare Specialist (U.S. Army), Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy), or Aerospace Medical Service Technician (U.S. Air Force)