Employee Health Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Certified Medical Assistant (within 6 months of hire)

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Graduated 2 year AMA Allied Health Program

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Registered in Diagnostic Ultrasound (RDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year as sonographer (Preferred)

EEOC Statement:
UP Health System Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

UP Health System - Marquette

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more

Position Summary:

Performs all functions under the supervision of the Employee Health Nurse within the Employee Health and Wellness Office that serves the employee population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts health evaluations and screenings immunizations medical surveillance TB testing pre-employment health review and management of employees with work-related illnesses injuries or exposures and workers comp program duties

Maintains employee blood borne pathogen exposures and follow-up.

Assists in administering FMLA for employees. Relays permanent restrictions to the HR Director and employees manager.

Compiles new Employee Health records chart audits for transfers and terminations.

Administers N-95 respirator protection program by performing fit test coordinating new surveillance and training as needed.