Description

Position Summary

This position promotes employee health through activities and functions of the Occupational Health Program including case management of Workers Compensation claims to assure employees health and physical capabilities prior to and during employment in accordance with all applicable standards, state and federal regulations and guidelines.

Position Duties

• Medical Screenings
  
  Performs pre-employment, annual , and, Fit for Duty health assessments on all employees, volunteers, and contracted staff to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable OSHA, JCAHO, DHS, and ADA requirements and guidelines, including drug-free workplace standards.
• Infection Control & Safety Management Education/Training
  
  1. Assists to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of employee health and wellness, injury, infection, and exposure prevention education programs.
  
  2. Works collaboratively with Infection Control, Safety, and Benefits to identify appropriate program materials and speakers.
  
  3. Works collaboratively with Infection Control and Safety to investigate occupational health hazards to ensure development and implementation of appropriate preventative measures to reduce potential exposure.
  
  4. Works collaboratively with Infection Control to plan, develop, and direct a comprehensive Occupational Health program to ensure timely notification and communication with employees and departments of required health screens, immunizations, and incidents of communicable disease exposure.
• Work Related Injury / Illness
  
  Performs initial triage and follow up of all employee injuries/illness with referrals to appropriate contracted physicians or counseling facility for treatment in accordance with established protocols to ensure compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, DHS, and ADA guidelines.
• Case Management & Administrative Support
  
  1. Works collaboratively with department managers and appropriate health care providers, worker`s compensation, and short-term disability programs to coordinate early return to work for light duty functions to ensure timely staff availability and placement in accordance with abilities and competence.
  
  2. Documents and maintains current hard and softcopy employee health files and records in accordance with applicable regulations and confidentiality standards to ensure ongoing availability of information.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable