Occupational Health Case Manager

Caviness Beef Packers • Hereford, TX

3d

About The Position

The Occupational Health Case Manager is responsible for industrial and occupational health services at the Hereford Plant. The position assesses and evaluates cases, coordinates care, and determines causation at the plant level. When needed, the case manager coordinates external care with local occupational health providers and manages employees on restricted duty.

The role provides or coordinates medical services and treatments, including drug screens, flu shots, stitch removal, first aid, and post-offer health assessments. It documents cases and forwards required forms to the corporate office. The position also manages wellness programs, health communications, hearing conservation, drug testing, and related employee health programs, while promoting continuous improvement in employee health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.
• Respect employee rights and maintain internal confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers about work injury cases.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and environmental demands.
• Ability to work required shift schedules during plant production.
• Ability to administer minor medical treatments for sprains, strains, and minor injuries.
• Understand and use proper blood-borne pathogen protocol.
• Valid and current state-issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.
• Two or more years of industrial medicine experience.
• Direct wound or injury care experience.
• Nursing license.
• First Aid, CPR, BSS, AED, and Drug Testing certifications.
• Knowledge and experience with ergonomic programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-offer, accident, and random drug testing and related legal compliance at the plant.
• Serve as the first responder to industrial accidents and administer first aid and first response for industrial accidents and illnesses.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local medical providers and physicians.
• Assist with industrial accident investigations and complete company reports as needed.
• Educate employees and management about employee health and wellness as needed.
• Assist in assessing plant safety-related risks as needed.
• Educate new employees about employee health and industrial accident processes during new-hire orientations.
• Coordinate with Corporate and HR on work-related injury and illness claims and bills.
• Work with HR to process work injury claims.
• Help monitor employees on restricted duty as needed.
• Act as case manager for industrial accidents.
• Take employees to follow-up visits for work-related injuries as needed.
• Ensure departmental ethical and policy standards are met.
• Assist with monitoring noise levels and completing annual hearing tests.
• Maintain HIPAA and medical-records compliance.
• Coordinate employee treatments while maximizing cost containment.
• Train and coordinate assistance from the Safety Department as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED