Licensed Medical Specialist

Seaboard Triumph Foods • Sioux City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Specialist provides triage, first aid, and direction to appropriate medical care for Seaboard Triumph Food employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses, following company protocols. The role supports the Nurse Manager with workers’ compensation files, OSHA logs, appointment scheduling, claimant communications, and the restricted-duty program. It also maintains injury and claim records, coordinates information among employees, health professionals, claims adjusters, and management, and handles medical information confidentially.

The position works 12-hour rotating shifts. The posted shift is 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with the day or shift arrangement discussed during the interview process. Schedules are established according to operational needs and management discretion and may change. Work is typically scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed and approved by management. The role involves moving around the facility and working in plant-operation areas that may have climate extremes.

Requirements

• Hold a current, unrestricted RN or LPN license, or National Registered Paramedic (NR-P) EMT certification.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) for the nursing pathway.
• For the practical nursing pathway, hold a Practical Nursing diploma or certificate.
• For the paramedic pathway, complete an accredited paramedic program and hold current National Registry certification and a state Paramedic license.
• For the EMT pathway, complete a state-approved EMT program and hold current EMT certification or licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports and business correspondence and respond to questions from supervisors, employees, management, medical professionals, and attorneys.
• Ability to read and interpret English-language safety files and medical terminology, and communicate effectively with injured workers, third-party medical providers, and management.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to use computers and standard industry programs, learn and use other available programs, and work effectively with others.
• Ability to move about the facility; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or hold objects; reach; climb or balance; speak; and hear.
• Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of EMS, industrial, occupational health, emergency response, or clinic experience.
• Injury and illness triage skills.
• Workers’ compensation knowledge.
• Return-to-work and accommodation coordination experience.
• Drug and alcohol testing experience.
• OSHA compliance awareness.
• Health promotion and wellness program experience.
• CPR/BLS certification; ACLS is preferred for some settings.

Responsibilities

• Triage and provide first aid, then direct employees with work-related injuries or illnesses to appropriate medical care under company protocols.
• Complete First Reports of Injury accurately and on time and enter information in the Safety app.
• Maintain and update employee workers’ compensation records in CCMSI’s ICE system according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicate claimant status updates to members of the health services department.
• Keep the Nurse Manager, health services specialists, and operations management informed about open claims, injured employees’ status, and specific issues.
• Act as a liaison among health professionals, workers’ compensation adjusters, the Nurse Manager, and management regarding injured employees.
• Maintain accurate and timely data in the OSHA 300 Log under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality of medical data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support company values and Codes of Conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree