Assistant Occupational Health Manager

Dot Foods • Mt Sterling, IL

4d • $63,046 - $94,569

About The Position

As an Assistant Occupational Health Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day administration of the workers’ compensation program while ensuring alignment with organizational, financial, and employee‑care objectives. This role partners closely with internal departments, insurance providers, and legal resources to support effective claim outcomes, regulatory compliance, and cost‑conscious program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health care management, risk management or professional certifications similar in nature
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Experience in working independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the organization’s culture

Nice To Haves

• Previous related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to ensure injured employees obtain appropriate medical treatment, return to work, and claims resolution
• Create exceptional relationships with employees, interdepartmental team, managers, and 3rd party vendors
• Manage claims across the full claim lifecycle, including injured worker intake, claim filing, communication with insurance carriers, coordination with medical providers and physical therapy, return‑to‑work planning, and claim closure
• Lead and/or participate in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and other related groups to communicate information regarding status of all claims, areas of opportunity, and other pertinent information as appropriate
• Track and manage all workers’ compensation metrics
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees