Occ Health Program Manager

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

Development, implementation, and ongoing management of FirstHealth Occupational Medicine Program. Propose, develop, cost out, and implement various new products to meet the needs of the corporate community in the occupational medicine arena. Work in close cooperation with a variety of internal facility departments, client companies, and contracted health care vendors, e.g., Physical Therapy, Laboratory, Emergency Department, Radiology Imaging Services, etc., to propose, develop, and implement specific Occupational Medicine Service activities pertinent to these individual departments and services. Utilize industry knowledge to manage state and federal funding projects. Establish productivity measures and oversee compliance of productivity measures for the achievement of established goals for the Occupational Medicine Program. Develop and maintain a marketing strategy to establish the program with area businesses and participate in area business community relations on an ongoing basis. Stay abreast of emerging models in health care delivery and technology; identify and define new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives. Development/implementation/evaluation of appropriate satellites or outreach programs for the Centers.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years healthcare experience required.
DOT UDS Certification; DOT BAT Certification; NIOSH Certification and CAOHC Certification – Achievable within 90 days of hire.
Must have leadership and project development/implementation skills as well as exceptional communication (both verbal and written), critical thinking, and organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work independently. Must have understanding of financial and business aspects of healthcare and be able to apply quantitative analytics to employer health groups.
Must be able to comprehend complex detailed information. Ability to be flexible/open to change and function effectively under pressure. Must maintain clinical and professional competency levels appropriate to the services provided and to the needs of various age groups served.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an industrial setting and/or knowledge of North Carolina Workers Compensation laws preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with Director of Operations, Occupational Health & Wellness to implement and manage Occupational Health program and services.
Manages daily operations for Troy Occupational Health as well as onsite employer clinics.
Ensures accreditation standards, licensing and regulatory requirements for NHSC, CLIA, OSHA, Radiation Protection, HIPAA, OIG, and others as required by Federal or State statues and as applicable to that specific clinic site are followed and implemented. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures for the clinic in accordance with FHPG guidelines and under supervision, assistance, and monitoring from clinic administration.
Keeps updated with workplace health laws and industry best practices.
Manages onsite wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination clinics, fitness programs and health screenings.
Assists Director of Operations, Occupational Health & Wellness with proposing, developing, and implementing various new products to meet the needs of the corporate community in the occupational medicine arena.
Develops and delivers training programs on occupational health and safety topics (ex. Injury prevention and ergonomics).
Work in close cooperation with a variety of internal facility departments, client companies, and contracted health care vendors, e.g., Physical Therapy, Laboratory, Emergency Department, Radiology Imaging Services, etc., to propose, develop, and implement specific Occupational Medicine Service activities pertinent to these individual departments and services.
Utilize industry knowledge to manage state and federal funding projects.
Establish productivity measures and oversee compliance of productivity measures for the achievement of established goals for the Occupational Medicine Program.
Track workplace industries and trends to identify areas of improvement and share with employers.
Use data to assess program effectiveness and opportunities for growth.
Stay abreast of emerging models in health care delivery and technology; identify and define new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives.
Development/implementation/evaluation of appropriate satellites or outreach programs for the Centers.