Northeast Regional Medical Center
Employee Health Coordinator
Kirksville
,
MO
Full Time
Job Summary
The Employee Health Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of employee health and occupational safety programs to promote a safe and healthy work environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, manages employee health records, and oversees mandatory screenings, immunizations, and surveillance programs. The Employee Health Coordinator collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to support employee wellness, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
Essential Functions
The Employee Health Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of employee health and occupational safety programs to promote a safe and healthy work environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, manages employee health records, and oversees mandatory screenings, immunizations, and surveillance programs. The Employee Health Coordinator collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to support employee wellness, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and monitors employee health services, including immunization programs, TB surveillance, bloodborne pathogen monitoring, and fit testing.
- Maintains accurate and confidential health records in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations, including OSHA and CDC guidelines.
- Supports the development and execution of employee health initiatives and wellness campaigns in alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborates with infection prevention, HR, and clinical departments to implement health screenings, exposure follow-up, and return-to-work protocols.
- Assists with pre-employment health assessments, documentation reviews, and clearance tracking.
- Monitors deadlines and reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with health regulations and accreditation standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related healthcare preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in employee health, occupational health, infection prevention, or workers' compensation preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and health screening protocols in a healthcare setting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, and electronic medical or compliance record systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and compliant manner.
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure preferred or
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred