Medical Services Coordinator

Full-time

Brownsville, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Oversees the day-to-day operation of the on-site medical facility and staff. Implements and administers project medical services contracts and agreements in accordance with governmental, legal and professional laws and regulations. Works independently to plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the health, hygiene and medical services for the project and its operating facilities. Assists departments and contractors in health programs, monitoring health systems, collecting data, and implementing emergency response capabilities. Administers facility medical activities in accordance with medical directives approved by a physician.

Responsibilities

• Manages project mobilization, execution, start-up, and turnover of site health services/facilities.
• Oversee the clinical, operational, technical, and budgetary aspects of the health services sub-contractor.
• Oversee and assist with the coordination of the medical emergency response in line with project requirements and minimum standards.
• Facilitate the execution of the medical services contract with regards to scope of work, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitors medical services contract by attending monthly Progress Meetings with subcontractor, upper management, and contracts Administrator.
• Implement Bechtel standard operating procedures and processes on site where applicable and conduct continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate the day to day operations of the on-site subcontractor health services provider.
• Facilitate weekly meeting to review all work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the project fitness for work procedure and fatigue management plans.
• Implement and oversee the medical records handover and archive process.
• Support incident investigations as required.
• Provide training in pathogen awareness, D&A program.
• Monitor quality of patient care rendered to all employees on the project.
• Oversee the implementation of the clinic policies and procedures manual.
• Ensure all health services facilities and patient services are maintained to a professional standard.
• Consult regularly with key client stakeholders to ensure needs and expectations are defined and delivered.
• Liaise daily with medical services sub-contractor team leader to ensure clinics are running efficiently.
• Assist with the development and implementation of applicable medical emergency response procedures.
• Provide reports to the ES&H manager as required.
• Provide assistance to project construction management team in implementing and complying with applicable project ES&H requirements.
• Participating in meetings with project team members, and subcontractors to advise them of medical/emergency services requirements.
• Provide technical support and assistance directly to construction supervision and subcontractors.
• Follows-up on emergency hospital cases keeping ES&H Manager, project management, and HR/LR apprised of the status of patients.
• Prepares wellbeing and mental health toolbox Talks that goes out weekly to the Project.
• Oversee the implementation of the wellbeing and mental health wellbeing programs.
• Reviews and assesses project specific medical protocols and procedures.
• Assists in planning emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assist with the Worker's Compensation process.
• Assists ES&H in case determination related to mechanism of injuries.
• Monitors and actively participates with Supervisors of our employees the need for a robust Return to Work Program.
• On projects with camps -conduct monthly kitchen / cafeteria and ablution inspections.
• Conducts biweekly audits of the medical records.
• Conducts bimonthly audits of the infection control practices of the health services sub-contractor.
• Conducts six monthly assessments of the service provided by the sub-contractor.
• Oversee the programs related to Covid 19 and act as the Covid 19 program manager.
• Conducts endemic disease risk assessments of the location of the project throughout the life of the project.
• Monitors for disease outbreaks in the area.
• Supports conducting psychosocial risk assessments as required.

Requirements

• Required Nursing Science Degree or equivalent.
• Preferable to have a post-graduate qualification in Occupational health.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in clinic management in an occupational health setting.
• Experience in establishing and managing clinics.
• Experience in managing and leading teams.
• Experience in managing subcontracts.
• Experience in developing and implementing well-being programs / mental health well-being programs.
• Knowledge of the workers compensation process.
• Experience conducting clinical and quality assessments on health services.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health Standards and Regulations.

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
• Programs to enhance our culture.
• Time to recharge.