Leave Coordinator Mercedes Medical - MBUSI
About The Position
The Leave Coordinator performs Occupational Health-related duties at an industry location for employees. The position administers employee leave and modified work schedules, performs secretarial and clerical functions, and assists with direct or indirect patient care based on experience, training, certifications, and demonstrated ability within the limits of the job description. The role requires effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced medical-services environment. The position is onsite and includes potential exposure to bodily fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals, and hazardous materials; personal protective equipment is required in appropriate situations. Full-time staff coverage is required Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with individual schedules that may vary to ensure clinic coverage.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Proficient in computer skills and common computer programs.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
- Able to work and communicate effectively within a team in a fast-paced medical-services environment.
- Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Normal hearing and vision, or corrected to within normal range.
- Physical presence onsite is essential.
- Able to perform physical activities including talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, balancing, reaching, pushing, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects.
- Able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinic setting.
- Experience with medical records and medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with employees about leave and modified work schedules, including their responsibilities and required documentation and notice.
- Administer Short-Term Disability and FMLA leave from initial employee notice through eligibility determination, leave designation, medical certification requests, and tracking intermittent or reduced-schedule leave.
- Maintain reasonable communication with employees on leave to support timely return to work and relay communications between employees and managers as appropriate.
- Advise managers and employees about how leave laws interact with paid time off and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
- Analyze FMLA claims for eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Analyze Short-Term Disability claims for eligibility and compliance with company policy.
- Oversee return-to-work processes for employees returning from extended FMLA or Short-Term Disability leave.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with legal requirements and documentation best practices.
- Preserve the confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
- Perform related duties as assigned and comply with DCH standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
