Health and Infection Prevention Coordinator

Job Category: Quality

Requisition Number: EMPLO
036070

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• Posted :
  February 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Kansas Spine & Specialty
Kansas Spine & Specialty
3333 N Webb Rd
Wichita, KS 67226, USA

The Employee Health and Infection Prevention Coordinator supports Employee Health services across the Organization. Key aspects of this position include but are not limited to new hire processing and workers’ compensation injury management, promoting a safe and healthy environment for employees and students through onboarding support, health screenings, and ongoing wellness initiatives. She/he also advances the organization’s infection prevention program through surveillance activities, immunization tracking, exposure follow-up, and adherence to evidence-based infection control practices.

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Outcomes.

The Employee Health and Infection Prevention Coordinator works closely with clinical leadership to support quality initiatives, data collection, and outcome tracking. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a variety of patients and healthcare team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee employee health onboarding processes, including pre-employment screenings, immunization verification, TB testing, and fit-for-duty evaluations.
• Administers and tracks vaccination programs (e.g., flu, COVID-19, Hepatitis
  
  B) for hospital staff, students, and volunteers.
• Assists with calls to employees, patients and/or facilities to collect additional information as needed for incident reports or employee injuries.
• Verify all required documentation is completed, signed and scanned at the time of hire and annually.
• Maintains accurate employee health records to support audits, regulatory surveys, and quality reporting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Cross trains, as needed, to achieve proficiency in assigned areas, including infection prevention, incident reporting, record maintenance and coordination of employee and student files.
• Document information clearly, accurately, and timely in the EMR system.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with co-workers, management, patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
• Abides by all HIPAA policies and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Outcomes or Leadership.
• Support the mission and goals of the Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required and/or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Experience in Employee Health and Workers’ Compensation is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare clinic or care coordination role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while providing excellent customer service.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled environment.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds using proper lifting technique several times during their shift.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians.
• Vision for near, far & mid-range accommodation.
• Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Requires physical ability to stand, sit, crouch, kneel, walk frequently, reach above head and below waist.
• Potential risks include exposure to blood and body fluids, contact with chemicals, and exposure to infectious diseases.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Our hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Additionally, we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process.

If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources so that we may engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodation.