Workers' Compensation Clinical Hygienist

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The role of the Environment, Health and Safety ( EHS ) department is primarily environment, health and safety functions at the University. In support of the University’s core mission, EHS will provide comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance and minimizing future potential liabilities. By developing EHS programs and performing various periodic inspections we can provide a safe work place, ensure a process of compliance and minimize future potential liabilities. EHS is organized into eight (8) sections: Biological Safety, Environmental Affairs, Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety and Business & Support.

Position Summary

The Workers’ Compensation Clinical Hygienist administers the University’s Workers’ Compensation Program and Clinical Compliance.
The position coordinates and monitors the University’s workers’ compensation and clinical safety programs as well as serving as the main liaison to the State’s Third-Party Administrator ( TPA ) for workers’ compensation. As part of the Workers’ Compensation program, the position will coordinate management of the program as well as update the OSHA 300 log to maintain compliance regarding federal ( OSHA ), state ( NCOSHA , NC Workers’ Compensation Act, OSHR ) and university requirements.
As part of the Clinical Safety program, the position will coordinate management of the program as well as maintain compliance with regards to federal ( OSHA ), state ( NCOSHA ), Joint Commission (JC) and University requirements. The primary goals of the position are to ensure compliance with the States workers’ compensation program and a healthy and safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all UNC facilities.
The individual in this position coordinates the Workers’ Compensation/Clinical Safety program and consults with campus faculty and staff, State’s TPA , and Attorney General office on workers’ compensation claims, corrective actions, regulations, and requirements of regulatory agencies. Additionally, this position aids in the ergonomics program at UNC , responding to ergonomic inquiries, helping with ergonomic assessments, and updating tools as necessary.
The position administers the Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program required by the Federal Highway Administration for University employees holding a CDL .

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require specific certifications or licenses. Specific jobs will require additional minimum training and/or licensing upon selection.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge – Ability to apply full knowledge and understanding of EHS State and federal rules and regulations; knowledge of local policies and regulations, and accreditations and consensus requirements such as OSHA , NC Workers’ Compensation Act, Joint Commission, Dept. of Transportation, etc.; knowledge of applicable equipment.
Program Monitoring and Administration – Ability to inspect/assess, monitor, investigate and/or recommend corrective action. Ability to conduct trends analysis. Ability to document compliance with standards. Ability to perform technical work, program design and implementation. Accountability for outcomes of EHS issues.
Training and Education – Ability to serve as Subject Matter Expert in developing, updating and implementing training programs. Ability to assess, develop, design, implement, and provide consulting services to management on safety topics.
Safety and Health Compliance – Ability to analyze, applicable policies and procedures, and manages compliance with EHS measures and guidelines.
Communication – Ability to interpret and communicate information to individuals or groups. Ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to clearly and concisely convey written information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to communicate major investigation and actions, internal and external to the organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; and/or 4-5 years’ experience in the Environment, Health & Safety profession. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using written, oral and multimedia modalities.
NC Qualified Workers’ Compensation Professional Certification ( QWCP )

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Accuracy Required in Work: A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary since illnesses/injury incidents and compliance are reported to and used by various groups in the university community. University compliance with the various regulatory agencies is dependent on the results of recordkeeping, reports and surveys, along with the quality of the training provided to faculty, staff and students on health and safety principles, practices, policies and procedures. Multiple regulatory agencies thoroughly scrutinize academic institutions and the performance of their safety programs. Accurate recordkeeping and compliance notifications are an essential and integral part of program management to ensure University compliance. Consequence of Error: Inaccurate recordkeeping/compliance notifications can result in unsafe working conditions for faculty, staff, students and compliance problems for the university. Inaccurate program management can allow unsafe, potentially dangerous or injurious situation to persist. Failures in conforming to regulatory safety requirement may occur. Consequently, errors can lead to expensive, unnecessary regulatory fines.
Instructions Provided to Employee: Two-week orientation period at the beginning of employment where various manuals, regulations, policy and procedures are read. A two-month training period where the employee works directly with the Workplace Safety Manager to understand NC Workers’ Compensation and regulatory program requirements. This instructional phase could not be met with employees having less than a bachelor’s degree and is essential for anyone who has not had direct experience in a university setting. Additional training is provided in research safety, workplace safety, environmental affairs, OSHA regulations and the HMP program.Guides, Regulations, policies and References Used by Employees: OSHA regulations, NC Workers’ Compensation Act, DOT regulations, EPA regulations, NFPA regulations, NIH / CDC Regulatio

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certification/licenses
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the EHS Professional position.
  • Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and/or Doctorate
  • Associate's degree and 2 years of related experience
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience)
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 7 years of experience)
  • None of the above
• * Do you have demonstrated project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience administering programs in institutions of higher education?
  • Yes
  • No