Occupational Health Specialist

Regional Transit Service•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Specialist supports the Occupational Health Department in maintaining regulatory compliance and coordinating employee health services. The role conducts and schedules DOT/FTA drug and alcohol testing, maintains medical and regulatory documentation, coordinates required health examinations, assists with employee leave documentation, and provides general administrative support. The position is on-site and is not eligible for hybrid work because of employee-facing responsibilities. Regional travel is required using a company vehicle.

Requirements

Two years of experience working in a medical office setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Valid New York State driver's license for required regional travel in a company vehicle.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn internal systems.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive medical and personnel information.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Certification in drug and alcohol specimen collections; training will be provided if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Conduct and schedule drug and alcohol tests at the main office and regional locations in accordance with DOT/FTA regulations and RGRTA policy.
Perform general office duties, including answering phones, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, data entry, filing, and managing supply inventory.
Schedule Article 19-A, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty examinations for safety-sensitive employees in coordination with contracted occupational health providers.
Track and collect Article 19-A forms and HIPAA releases, and request medical documentation as required.
Maintain accurate Article 19-A files in compliance with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requirements and applicable traffic law.
Communicate safety-sensitive employee work status (cleared, restricted, or out of service) to appropriate departments.
Collaborate with the Leave Administrator to obtain and process FMLA, disability, and workers' compensation documentation.
Protect sensitive employee health information and maintain confidential records in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.