Occupational Health Job Description
Occupational health
provides and manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirements; such as OSHA, CDC, DOL, and EEOC-ADA.
Occupational Health Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective occupational health job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included occupational health job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assure compliance with OSHA programs such as hearing conservation, spirometry, and medical surveillance
Support OHN III Disability Case Management activities
Conduct DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations
Process Return To Work from medical leave absence
Delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury
Represent the Corporate Medical Department, its policies and strategy
Provide occupational support, health coaching and referrals to appropriate care
Compile and maintain accurate and complete records within appropriate database(s)
Provide appropriate referrals for regulatory compliance with Family Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed
Occupational Health Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Occupational Health
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, COHN, BLS, AED, BCLS, OSHA, HAZWOPPER, CAOHC, AHA, CCU
Education for Occupational Health
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the occupational health job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Health, Education, Associates, Graduate, Science, Management, Midwifery, School of Nursing, Nursing Program
Skills for Occupational Health
Desired skills for occupational health include:
OSHA
Occupational Health Services
Audiometric Testing
ADA
Medical terminology
FMLA
ADA and EEOC guidelines as they relate to the pre-placement medical evaluation process
Workers’ compensation and OSHA regulations
Occupational medicine certifications and regulations
Regulatory areas
Desired experience for occupational health includes:
1 – 5 years’ background in injury or critical care area
Directly related occupational health experience
5 years’ experience in injury or critical care area
Licensure and Certification (State of Ohio)
Able to work autonomously with limited direct supervision
Bachelor's degree or extensive experience
Occupational Health Examples
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Occupational Health Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of occupational health. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for occupational health
- Provides initial assessment of on the job injuries and illnesses, reports positive findings to provider and follows through with orders received
- Must be available to work all shifts and rotate to off shifts as necessary for coverage
- Respond to plant medical emergencies and evaluate employees with acute episodic illness and refer to Nurse Practitioner when appropriate
- Treatment of acute occupational injuries according to Standing Orders and Evidenced Based Medicine
- Perform drug tests, hearing tests, pulmonary function tests and assist in medical surveillance exams
- Maintain charts and employee records
- Assist in case management of worker’s compensation claims in conjunction with the employer representative and insurance carrier
- Maintain current case log for workplace injuries outlining treatment plan
- Assure compliance with pre-employment, random drug screening and follow up programs in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Coordinate with HR to assist in implementing employee wellness programs, including educational initiatives
Qualifications for occupational health
- Certifications in related fields
- Licensed as a Professional Nurse or International equivalent
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse or International Equivalent
- RN or high functioning LPN
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience
- Licensure and Certification (State of Illinois)
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of occupational health. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational health
- Orientation and staff education when it relates to infection control or employee health
- Assists management with development of work processes to capture, review and retain required occupational health records including medical, industrial hygiene and product stewardship
- Maintains data in occupational health information management systems such as Medgate (incident management and tracking system), SAS® Scientific Discovery Solutions (SDS), and Occupational Health Management (OHM)
- Visits field locations as needed to locate occupational health records/documentation (paper and electronic)
- Maintains corporate repository of hazard communication data ensure records are current, complete and in compliance with local/state/federal regulations
- Pre-employment appointments
- Support EHS resilience programmes
- You may also be Allocated specific projects however this will vary according to the business need
- Identifies gaps in processes to support the Human Resource Service Center (HRSC)
- Evaluates care and delivery of services to assess the quality of vendor services
Qualifications for occupational health
- Interpersonal and communication skills with an acute focus on customer service
- Basic Life Support Advanced Life Support
- Ability to coach effectively in all modalities
- Current unrestricted license in the state of Illinois
- Pulmonary Function Testing training
- Operation skills and experience in process improvement initiatives
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of occupational health. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational health
- Selectively testifies at panels, arbitrations, and trials as needed to provide occupational health information
- Works with UPS management to identify the essential functions of a job and allow employees to return to work as early as possible on either regular duty or restricted duty
- Maintains accurate and appropriate records to meet UPS protocol and state and federal laws
- Interprets reports and other documentation, health and safety dashboards if needed to prepare exception reports related to medical regulation and compliance with UPS protocol
- Participates in the Leave Management process for employees located in their assigned regionalized areas to assure timely progression through the process and adherence to legal and regulatory compliance
- Acts as a consultant to internal and external vendors to maintain legal and regulatory compliance
- Communicates with employees, management, medical providers and program vendors to resolve exceptions
- Ensures that appropriate documentation of care provided meets legal requirements and provides continuity of care
- Utilizes cost containment measures in department activities
- Provides nursing care in the Occupational Health setting
Qualifications for occupational health
- Will provide absence case management of employees out of work due to non-occupational injuries/illnesses
- Must have an RN degree and current NJ Nursing License
- Prefer Occupational Health experience but will consider ER/Ambulatory care/ICU/CCU and Acute Care experience for this position and also prefer certifications for Spirometry/Audio/BAT
- Part-time position requires 12hr shifts for relief and vacation coverage only and as needed basis
- Will require a DMV check and must be comfortable driving an Ambulance on site
- Provide prompt, appropriate clinical care to all Moog employees in conformance with company policies, clinical protocols, state regulations and ethical standards
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of occupational health. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for occupational health
- Coordinates and provides direct clinical care to employees with a demonstrated knowledge of multiple disease processes
- Works closely with provider in relation to return to work and workers compensation
- Focuses on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness, prevent illness, disease and disability
- Performs clinical activities such as vision screens, venipuncture, TB testing, vaccinations, COC urine collection, breath alcohol testing, audiometry, spirometry, respiratory fit testing, health assessments, blood borne pathogen counseling
- Supports clinical manager in the oversight of clinical operations, scheduling, staffing, and delegation of duties
- Works as part of an interdisciplinary team and attends appropriate hospital committee meetings
- Enhances professional development by networking, reading or attending conferences on current employee health related topics
- Be a Registered Nurse on NMC register (Part 1 or 2) with strong broad based post registration experience
- Have a post graduate qualification in OH
- Have working knowledge of H&S legislation
Qualifications for occupational health
- Associate Nursing degree, LPN, or equivalent required with preferred 4 year degree, RN and having a strong clinical and occupational background
- Licensure by state as RN
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff required
- Successful completion of an accredited Nursing School Program or accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program
- Certified Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Missouri
- Candidates must have a State Registered Nurse (SRN) Certification
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Occupational Health Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of occupational health. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for occupational health
- Coordinate on-going patient flow through the clinic process ensuring efficient and effective continuity, accurate completion of all required forms, greeting patients, verifying demographics and insurance information and coordinating physician releases
- Collect co-payments and/or outstanding balances
- Follow clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and maintenance of the patient demographics in the computer and maintain the order of all medical records
- Responsible for the development, initiation, tracking and completion of a charge ticket by collecting and recording pertinent and accurate demographic information at the time of scheduling
- Coordinate patient and non-patient inquiries and requests
- Proactively serve as a patient advocate by utilizing courteous and professional telephone etiquette at all times by answering the telephone promptly, reflecting a positive tone and speaking distinctly with poise, tact and assurance
- Interface with the Corporate Workers Compensation and Injury Management teams, our third-party medical provider
- Performs clinical and/or coordinates activities such as vision screens, venipuncture, TB testing, vaccinations, COC urine collection, breath alcohol testing, audiometry, spirometry, respiratory fit testing, health assessments, blood borne pathogen counseling
- Maintains appropriate training
- Responsible for all site specific employee health / MyHealth activities including program regulatory compliance, department reporting, participation on relevant committees
Qualifications for occupational health
- Computer literate with good report writing skills and interpersonal skills
- Conduct & record the business health surveillance programs
- Certified Occupation Health Nurse (COHN), required
- Diploma/Degree in General Nursing
- Occupational Health qualification essential
- Candidates MUST have Occupational Healthcare experience