Employee Health & Safety Specialist

The South Bend Clinic; South Bend (IN); In loco; USD 54.000 - 81.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health benefit at no cost

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy benefit

Descrizione del lavoro

The South Bend Clinic is seeking an Employee Health & Safety Specialist in South Bend, IN. The role balances employee health and safety duties, ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and maintaining confidential health records.

You will coordinate health clearances, preventive screenings, and safety programs while collaborating with Human Resources, department leaders, and care teams. A strong healthcare foundation and data reporting skills are essential.

Competenze

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in healthcare, public health, safety, or HR.
• Experience in healthcare, employee health, occupational health, safety, HR, or related field.

Mansioni

• Support Employee Health initiatives (50%): health clearances, immunizations, influenza vaccination, OSHA medical surveillance; maintain confidential records; assist with exposure management.
• Support Employee Safety initiatives (50%): safety assessments, OSHA inspections, incident reporting, PPE, safety programs, regional safety committees, corrective actions.

Conoscenze

OSHA knowledge

Documentation & records

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis & reporting

Communication skills

Independent work with collaboration

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in healthcare or related field (preferred)

Strumenti

EMR/HRIS systems

Incident reporting systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Descrizione del lavoro

Employee Health & Safety Specialist

Monday- Friday; 40 hours per week

Location: South Bend, Indiana

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsible for supporting Employee Health and Occupational Health initiatives (50%)

• Coordinates new hire health clearance requirements, including immunizations, titers, respirator medical evaluations, and required documentation.
• Coordinates and tracks annual employee health requirements, including influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, respiratory protection compliance, and OSHA-required medical surveillance programs.
• Maintains confidential employee health records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists with communicable disease exposure management, documentation, and follow-up.
• Coordinates employee injury reporting and serves as a liaison between Employee Health, Occupational Health providers, Human Resources, department leaders, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assists with return-to-work coordination by tracking work status documentation and transitional duty assignments.
• Performs routine audits of employee health records to ensure compliance with OSHA and organizational standards.
• Develops and maintains employee health compliance reports, dashboards, and tracking tools.
• Assists with employee health policy and procedure updates.
• Provides education and guidance to employees regarding Employee Health programs and requirements.
• Supports annual Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for supporting Employee Safety initiatives (50%)

• Assists with safety assessments and OSHA inspections at clinical and non-clinical locations to identify potential hazards and regulatory compliance concerns.
• Documents findings and tracks corrective actions through completion.
• Coordinates respiratory protection program activities, including fit testing schedules, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Assists with workplace injury investigations by gathering documentation, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Maintains incident reporting data and prepares routine safety reports for department leadership.
• Supports implementation of employee safety programs, including but not limited to:
• Safe Patient Handling
• Sharps Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Environmental Infection Control
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness
• Medical Waste Management
• Sterilization and Autoclave Safety
• Assists with employee safety education and training initiatives.
• Participates in regional Safety Committees and maintains meeting documentation.
• Assists with development and monitoring of corrective action plans for identified safety concerns.
• Serves as a point of contact for routine employee safety questions and escalates complex issues to the Manager/Director or Senior Safety & Employee Health Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Level of Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Associate’s degree in healthcare, Public Health, Occupational Health, Safety, Human Resources, or related field preferred

Field of Study

Healthcare, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety, Human Resources, Nursing, or related field

Years of Experience

Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, employee health, occupational health, safety, human resources, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Three to five (3–5) years of experience supporting employee health, occupational health, or workplace safety programs.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, employee health programs, and workplace safety principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee medical information.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using electronic medical records, HRIS, or incident reporting systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.

Compensation

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $53,951.25-$80,926.77 , with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.