Coordinator of Workers Comp & Safety
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
Come join our Occupational Health team at Mercy Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!
As suggested by the title this is a Coordinator level administrative role, not supervisory or senior level
**Position Purpose**
Oversees, leads and supports colleague Workers Compensation (WC) safety initiatives. Acts as Team lead for improving colleague WC safety practices, developing programs and training required to support and initiate colleague safety, health, and wellness initiatives.
**What you will do**
+ Assure compliance with regulations specific to Worker's Compensation and Joint Commission
+ Analyze risk exposure or potential liability and develop appropriate risk control measures
+ Work closely with internal safety groups and risk control support teamto prevent / reduce workplace injuries and costs
+ Collect and interpret data to determine safety program effectiveness
+ Develop, implement, and review policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services, OSHA and Joint Commission requirements and other applicable federal and state regulations
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in an allied health profession, loss prevention, Workers Compensation claims, or other healthcare-related field. Will consider a relevant associate degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a healthcare or insurance role
+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting independent project work specifically with colleague safety is required. Knowledge of OSHA record keeping and reporting required. Previous ergonomic experience is desired
+ CT / MA license in an Allied Healthcare field and/or valid CT / MA Worker’s Comp Adjuster License are preferred. Certified Health Care Safety Professional Certification preferred
**Position Highlights and Benefits**
+ Full time 40hrs Mon-Fri days
+ Excellent benefits starting day 1
+ Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various work sites on a regular basis
**Ministry/Facility Information**
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital and Brightside for Families and Children.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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