Occupational Health Assistant

Job Summary:

The Occupational Health Assistant supports the Occupational Health Department in promoting employee health, safety, and wellness. This position assists with employee medical services, new-hire health assessments, occupational health screenings, medical record management, and other clinical and administrative functions. The Occupational Health Assistant serves as a key resource in ensuring efficient delivery of occupational health services while providing compassionate and professional care to employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with employee health evaluations, screenings, and occupational health services.
• Coordinate and manage new-hire intake processes, including health questionnaires, medical history reviews, and required documentation.
• Assist with pre-employment, return-to-work, fit-for-duty, and periodic physical examinations.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight, etc.
• Assist with hearing conservation program activities, including audiometric testing when qualified.
• Support drug and alcohol testing programs in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain confidential employee medical records in compliance with HIPAA and company requirements.
• Schedule appointments, screenings, follow-up evaluations, and referrals as needed.
• Assist with workplace injury and illness evaluations and follow-up care.
• Provide first aid and basic medical support within the scope of training and certification.
• Maintain medical equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with employee wellness initiatives and health promotion programs.
• Ensure accurate data entry and record keeping within occupational health systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EHS Plant Manager
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (P.P.E).
• Applicants must possess one of the following: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; Current Medical Assistant certification; Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Wellness, Public Health, or a related healthcare field; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification; Equivalent education, certification, or experience in a medical, health, wellness, or occupational health-related field.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment.  
• CAOHC Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification or equivalent audiometric testing experience.
• Experience conducting hearing tests, vision screenings, pulmonary function testing, or other occupational health screenings.
• Experience in occupational health, employee health, urgent care, clinic, industrial, or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace health and safety programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work safely, wear P.P.E, and follow instructions.
• Ability to attend work consistently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional and compassionate patient care approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!