Medical Manager

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Are you passionate about occupational health and safety? As the Medical Manager, you will lead the charge at delivering exceptional health services within the location. Your role is crucial in promoting a healthy work environment and ensuring the well-being of our employees.

In addition to overseeing daily medical operations, you will take charge of managing workers' compensation claims with precision and care using Smithfield's Workers' Compensation Claims Management Program. Your leadership will drive health excellence and ensure efficient handling of all workers' compensation matter; while overseeing the nursing staff and operation of the clinic.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Medical Care and Compliance: You will direct the provision of medical care for employee illnesses and injuries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as Smithfield Clinic Protocols. You will also develop and maintain processes to ensure that employee medical and claim records are established, maintained, and compliant with Smithfield policies and procedures and ensure all medical documentation is compliant.

• Workers' Compensation Management: You will be accountable for the entire workers' compensation process, including intake, medical follow-up, the temporary transitional duty process, the return-to-work program, and the conservative care program, while communicating with key stakeholders, and reviewing workers' compensation costs and monitors claims.

• Health Promotion and Wellness: You will be responsible for coordinating employee health program activities, including the annual Health and Wellness Fair, flu vaccine campaign, Red Cross Blood Mobile (as needed) and the Mammogram Van (if available).

• Safety and Training: Your role will ensure successful completion of safety/health programs, including Drug and Alcohol program, Hearing Conservation, Hazmat, Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR/AED/First Aid training.

• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the nursing, environmental, health and safety or related field and 5+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Current Registered Medical Manager (RN) licensure from the accrediting State government agency in the State of practice, or licensure from an accrediting State government agency in a State that reciprocates licensure through a multi-state compact.

• The company will consider a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in lieu of an RN with the equivalent combination of education and experience listed above.

• Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED.

• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.

• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.

• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

• First Aid, CPR, and AED instructor certification desirable.

• Occupational Health Nurse/Case Management Certification, preferred

• CAOHC and NIOSH certifications, preferred

• Experience in trauma nursing, emergency room or critical care area. preferred

• Knowledge of workers' compensation processes and incident investigation

• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.

• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.

• Effective presentation skills and ability to responds to questions from a diverse audience.

• Demonstrated ability to…