Workplace Health & Safety Specialist
Company: Freelance Recruiters
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
PAYOUT FOR SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT: $5,625.00 (Subject to Terms &
Conditions)
Annual Salary for Role: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Ensures that all reportable workers' compensation claims are
submitted to the company's vendor within 48 business hours from the
date of the incident.
- Receive, record, review, and process all on the job injury
claims, reports, and forms, including reporting new injuries/claims
to Third Party Administrators (TPA) in accordance with established
policies and procedures; perform initial case set-up on all new
files
- Provide assistance to supervisors and employees on how to
handle work-related injuries/illnesses, procedural
responsibilities, claim forms required, and general inquiries
- Evaluates accident reports, ensuring the timely processing of
supervisor and witness statements, department investigation
results, and other documentation.
- Compiles facts and data regarding accident reports and filed
cases.
- Responsible for setting up and assisting employees obtain
medical care through designated medical Workers Compensation
clinics and facilities
- Advise departments regarding procedures and reporting deadlines
involving work injuries
- Coordinate return to work; facilitate, conduct, and document
the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with
employees for both industrial and non-industrial, temporary and
permanent disabilities
- Monitor and provide updates to management (as appropriate)
claim activity and loss data, including the authorization of
reserves and settlements with approval from department head or
others as needed. Assists management with resolving questions and
issues pertaining to workers compensation claims.
- Continuously and consistently document and track claims and
work status reports in coordination with returning to work and
modified duty requests
- Partner with the Learning & Development department to develop
and conduct safety related training to reduce workplace
injuries
- Develop programs and trainings to reduce the frequency and
severity of workplace injuries
- Work to achieve a significant reduction in the Experience
Modification rating used to price workers compensation insurance
premiums
- Prepare action plans for reported safety deficiencies
- Mange the annual workers' compensation audit process
- Establish an ergonomics program
- Participate in regular meetings with the Risk Management
- May assist with the leave of absence process
- Complete other duties as assigned OBJECTIVES OR GOALS TO
MEASURE PERFORMANCE:
- Confidentiality
- Adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Accurate work product
- Timeliness in completing assignments
- Positive team attitude
- Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
- Staff development and training
- Improved personal professional growth and education
- Demonstration of good decision making
- Positive customer service attitude and communications
- Excellent attendance and punctuality Requirements MINIMUM
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Multi-State experienced preferred
- Four-year degree plus minimum 3-5 years workers' compensation
experience or equivalent combinations of training and
experience.
- Technical and working knowledge of recognized health and safety
codes or standards: OSHA, NIOSH, AGCIH, ANSI.
- HR Professional Certification preferred
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Working knowledge of standard business practices and
procedures, including basic HR practices
- Expanded knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and
Human Resource policies and procedures
- Knowledge of California State Labor Code, Workers' Compensation
Law, American with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Pregnancy
Disability Leave within the context of an integrated leave
management program; leave and benefits provided under Workers
Compensation; paid disability leave program
- Must be a natural troubleshooter and demonstrate proactivity
when issues arise.
- Tech-savvy, comfortable communicating virtually and learning
new office tools, keeping abreast of advances in technology and
social media.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and possess excellent
time management and organizational skills, with the ability to
multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Consistently maintains a professional appearance and
demeanor.
- Able to function well autonomously and as a team member
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed
information
- Proficient written and verbal English language communication
skills, including business writing and professional telephone
manner
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility WORK ENVIRONMENT
AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen and fumes
Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking,
hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running,
carrying and lifting 50 or more lbs. Must be able to see and hear
within normal range with or without correction. The noise intensity
level is moderate to high CODE OF CONDUCT: Please refer to our Code
of Conduct regarding the following: Cell Phone Usage Dress Code
Policy Professional Demeanor
Keywords: Freelance Recruiters, Elk Grove , Workplace Health & Safety Specialist, Healthcare , Elk Grove, California
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...