Position Overview

The Medical/Safety Assistant for Gemstone Foods, plants is responsible for providing primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Assisting with all aspects of Gemstone Safety and Health programs including but not limited to: training, ergonomics, safety evaluations and compliance.

General Responsibilities & Duties

 

  • Review post offer medical history information with employee, assess any concerns and make recommendations for referral or restrictions deemed appropriate.
  • Perform medical care for work-related and injuries or illnesses.
  • Conducting required screening tests such as drug and alcohol testing;
  • Maintaining OSHA state and employee health records;
  • Work closely with the EHS Manager.
  • Adhering to the highest standard of confidentiality;
  • Assists the Safety Department with all aspects of Gemstone Safety and Health programs including but not limited to: training, ergonomics, safety evaluations and compliance.
  • Advise, coach and educate employees on preventative health and wellness.
  • Identify and assist with workers compensation cases that may include frequent communication with the company workers compensation carrier;
  • Assisting with maintenance and documentation of workers compensation files;
  • Conduct new hire orientation related to safety/medical.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited EMT program required.
  • 1 plus years’ experience in the performance of medical skills relative to occupational health or relevant medical field preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Must be detail oriented

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to use your hands to handle, control, and feel objects, tools, and controls.
  • Must be able to bend and twist your body.
  • Must be able to stretch vertically and horizontally.
  • Must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
  • Gemstone Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer