Medical Compliance Specialist (DOT/OSHA)

WSSC Water • Full-time • Laurel, MD, US • $96.04k - $163.52k / year • 1m ago

The Medical Compliance Specialist develops, implements, and oversees medical compliance programs to ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as WSSC Water regulations, policies, and procedures. This includes responsibilities related to the Drug-Free Workplace program, Occupational Health and Safety standards, and DOT/FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License requirements.

Essential Functions

Develops, manages, coordinates and is responsible for the WSSC Water medical surveillance programs and initiates programmatic changes to minimize employee health risk, i.e., respiratory protection, hearing conservation
Develops and assists in managing WSSC Water health related contracts, i.e., substance abuse testing, medical surveillance; DOT/CDL testing requirements
Evaluates WSSC Water-wide first-aid facilities for proper equipment and to ensure proper training of staff
Consults with the health care providers on various projects such as establishing vaccine programs, medical surveillance, substance abuse, etc. and implements WSSC Water-wide approved programs
Provides guidance to employees in response to their questions and concerns regarding the WSSC Water occupational health programs
Coordinates various health related training/wellness programs such as diabetes, hypertension, stress reduction program, blood born pathogen, etc
Coordinates physical examinations of licensed WSSC Water drivers and recommends appropriate action based on the employee’s health condition
Coordinates test results from substance abuse tests (CDL driver substance abuse testing and Fitness for Duty) with the EAP counselor
Coordinates DOT random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and/or alcohol testing with supervisors to ensure that the process is done according to policy, and meets with the supervisor and HR to discuss recommendations when the outcomes of the test are positive
Develops and teaches required substance abuse classes for both CDL drivers and supervisors as required by the DOT federal regulations
Manages tasks that support the occupational health and safety program by interacting with the medical director, preparing correspondence to employees; developing and implementing physical standards as prescribed by the medical director; ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations
Manage WSSC Water’s automated external defibrillator program (AED)

Other Functions

Confers and consults with Safety Specialists, Occupational Safety & Health Section Managers, Chief of Health & Safety, Human Resources, General Counsel’s office, and Division Managers to provide recommendations and solutions to health-related issues
Acts as WSSC Water’s representative at administrative hearings for termination in conjunction with legal and/or human resources office primarily when the reason for termination involves repeat substance abuse
In accordance with federal law, serves as custodian of the WSSC Water’s confidential medical records
Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of current occupational health principles and practices as required by federal and state laws and regulations such as OSHA, CDC, NIOSH, DOT, MOSH, etc. as well as WSSC Water-wide policies, procedures and practices
Comprehensive understanding and awareness of Safety and Occupational Health programs in a labor-intensive industrial environment
Comprehensive understanding of current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements
Understanding of accident prevention environmental tests and methodologies of occupational health practices
Ability to manage WSSC Water-wide programs, design, develop, formulate, recommend, and implement WSSC Water-wide health and safety policies and procedures

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements