Position Summary:
The Safety Specialist is responsible for safety related activities to ensure a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation agencies. The Safety Specialist will conduct safety (Environment of Care) rounds to monitor the physical environment, communicate safety issues with Mobile Health Service Manager, and work to provide solutions with correcting those issues. The Safety Specialist will develop, review, and participate in safety training, present safety in-services, conduct safety surveys, conduct fire drills and appropriate emergency preparedness drills, monitor safety related accidents and conduct follow up investigations in conjunction with the Mobile Health Service Manager. The Safety Specialist is also responsible for being a primary driver for the Mobile Units in McLean County, will assist with driving in all other counties Mobile Service has operations in, and will oversee the driving records of the other mobile unit drivers to ensure that the vehicle is safely operated by a qualified and licensed driver. The Safety Specialist will also participate and assist with maintenance and upkeep on the Mobile Health Clinic vehicle. The Safety Specialist is an integral part of the Mobile Services team and will assist with patient care as staffing requires such as Patient Service Representative (PSR) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) services. Once properly trained as a PSR and CMA, this position will coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient check in/out, charge posting, patient appointment scheduling, and direct patient care. This employee also maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists the healthcare team to provide optimal care to patients and families. Conveys a positive image and provides information to ensure patient's needs are met.