Onsite Medical Representative

DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team aims to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS). You will be required to independently evaluate and provide first aid (e.g., for musculoskeletal injuries), advise Amazon Associates (AAs) on occupational and non-occupational injuries, have great verbal communication skills, and be able to connect with AAs, as well as Amazon Managers. You should enjoy learning and applying your knowledge about health & wellness to provide care for AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis. Practical ergonomics experience is advantageous. However, ergonomics topics will also be covered in ongoing training.

The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, helping to provide assistance with all first aid needs and support operations as needed. This includes attending weekly associate committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site, either within a group setting at New Hire Orientation or through one-on-one interaction. The OMR will also participate, as needed in incident investigations and weekly case management review meetings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide triage, first aid, and/or referral to outside medical providers, if indicated.

• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education and proactive engagement.

• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.

• Develop a first aid care plan for AAs recovering from an injury, focused on injury improvement, including self-care instructions as needed.

• Facilitate and maintain the workers' compensation and return to work process for associates with work related injuries.

• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.

• Spend frequent time on the warehouse floor to interact and engage with AAs and managers to coach on observed at-risk work habits.

• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.

• Monitor and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.

• Participate in special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

• Willing to be trained to teach first aid, CPR, and AED certification classes.

• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and/or weekends.

• Communicate effectively.

• Display professional behavior.

• Multitask and have exceptional time management skills.

• Work in and embrace inclusive and diverse atmosphere.

• Follow direction, policy, and procedures.

• Maintain composure in emergencies and lead emergency response at the site.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Fishkill, NY, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent diploma

• CPR course

• Valid card evidencing successful completion of a first aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or willingness to obtain it within four weeks of employment

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with workers' compensation

• Experience and certification in teaching first-aid, CPR and AED

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $39,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $71,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.