Employee Health and Infection Prevention Coordinator

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

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 organizations 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.

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Position SummaryThe 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 ...