MEDICAL TEAM MEMBER

Company: Peco Foods
Location: Pocahontas
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Administers medical care to team members and responds to emergencies according to standing orders and Peco Foods' policies and procedures. Also performs general clerical duties. The open shift is Thursday, Friday, & Saturday nights, and every other Sunday night (8PM-8AM). (1) According to standing orders and guidelines, give medical care to employees needing first aid and evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses including dispensing non-prescription medicine as needed for standing orders.(2) Maintain and service equipment to include but not limited to: AED's, BAT machine, medication dispensers, wax machines. Checks, orders and restocks supplies for the Medical Department including first aid kits, as needed. (3)Must be able to execute duties assigned by supervisor including but not limited to: maintain thorough and accurate recordkeeping of injury/illness; understand recordability and possess strong foundational knowledge of OSHA, and report and log any recordable injuries with OSHA. (4) Complete and maintain accurate records associated with workman's compensation claims; manage the filing of all employee health records and follow the strict laws of HIPAA. (5) Initiate Incident Reports, and electronically deliver to management accordingly. Document specific and accurate charting on all incidents as well as Conservative Care provided when treating Conservative Treatment Program due to work related injuries. (6) Performs clerical duties involving answering the telephone, taking messages, filing as needed, typing, creating, and updating forms and maintaining daily log of treatments. (This includes clerical duties for Human Resources as needed.) Assist as needed with wellness and other special programs administered by Medical Department. (7) Complete pre-employment medical reviews. Obtains alcohol and drug tests as needed for both regular and DOT employees in alignment with the Drug & Alcohol Prevention Policy. (8) Treat all injured and ill employees with compassion and prompt treatment. Assist Medical Supervisor with work-related appointments, overall medical management, and emergency care. On emergency basis only, transports employees or coordinates transportation for medical care at Emergency Room. Must effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, managers, and visitors. Effectively identify who/what/when for proper protocol in communicating medical events. Contacts Medical Supervisor as needed for medical advice. (9) Ensure that Medical office is cleaned on a daily basis. Audit/tour production areas as time allows. (10)Maintain current licensure through the State of Arkansas and hold current CPR/AED/First Aid training. Supervised by Medical Supervisor. Duties are performed with applicable policies and procedures subject to consultation on own initiative with supervisor.(1) Required State Certification for EMT, Paramedic, or nursing degree (2)Valid Driver's License (3) Basic computer skills, ability to multitask, and strong verbal and written communication skills

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