Occupational Health Specialist

Job ID :   516471

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services.  Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the Southeastern United States.  At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

Position Overview

Provide occupational health services including treatment and care to site population (i.e., First Aid response etc.). Work with the Occupational Health Manager to implement a diverse portfolio of occupational health and wellness programs and systems. Includes the treatment and management of all employee injuries and illnesses, associated workers' compensation cases, medical surveillance programs and protocols, logs and screenings. Manage all medical supplies. Coordinate occupational health and safety programs. Conduct applicable employee training and participate in various site teams and Emergency Response. This position will work closely with Environmental, Health and Safety Staff (EH&S) and HR Staff, along with all site employees, Managers and Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide quality care and assessments for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness within the scope of practice and consistent with healthcare guidelines.
• May transport and assist employees needing to visit urgent care or medical facilities following work-related injuries
• Serve as liaison to health clinics, physicians, and hospitals for work-related and non-occupational injury and illness.
• Implement care plans with follow-up care and referrals.
• Provide case management of Workers Compensation claims, and assist with short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD), and ADA claims.
• Oversees adequate supply of medical, first aid, CPR, AED and other safety and health supplies
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all health & safety standards, education and required paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Support mental health initiatives and employee assistance programs (EAPs).
• Maintain accurate health records and prepare reports on health trends and incidents.
• Conduct periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, health & wellness, and other related areas.
• Maintain professional demeanor in dealing with critical / confidential information.
• Conduct EBT and Urine Drug collections in accordance with company substance abuse policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Work Requirements

What CRH Offers You

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.