Occupational Health Manager

Job Description

The Occupational Health Manager, reports to the Senior Manager of Total Rewards and Employee Services and is responsible for running the BIW onsite occupational medical clinic and staff effectively and efficiently.  Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Occupational Health Manager ensures compliance with safety, quality, and surveillance performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones. 

• Minimal on-call required.
• No holidays or weekends.
• 5-day work week (Monday-Friday).

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership:
• Implement safety programs within assigned areas. 
• Monitor and drive compliance with safety and surveillance procedures.
• Lead daily safety initiatives and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure proper safety training and certification compliance. 
• Collaborate with the Safety Department and Operations team to fulfill OSHA requirements and compliance
• Project Execution:
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and solve problems efficiently with little oversight. 
• Focus on the strategic direction, operational efficiency, while also ensuring successful project delivery. 
• Monitor the progress of projects within the clinic, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards. 
• Clinical Management:
• Responsible for the daily operations of the onsite occupational health clinic, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality care.
• Lead and motivate the team, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve conflict. 
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, privacy policies, and safety standards, including maintaining up-to-date licenses and certifications.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulations. 
• Manage department budget and financial records. 
• Develop and articulate a clear vision that aligns with company goals, translate into actionable strategies, and inspire the team to achieve ambitious goals.   
• Training and Development:
• Hire, train, and supervise staff members, including scheduling and performance management.  
• Prioritize individual and team development, fostering a culture of learning and growth. 
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
• Ensure a collaborative and supportive team environment where the team works together effectively to achieve common goals.   
• Work with the medical team, workers compensation personnel, management and outside providers concerning work-related injury case management, return to work and fitness for duty concerns.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stake holders
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity of clinic operations.
• Analyze existing workflows and procedures to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.   
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track progress on improvement initiatives and measure the impact of changes. 

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field required or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Certified nurse practitioner preferred but not required.
• Current State of Maine APN license preferred. 

Required/Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a family or adult practice required, occupational medical experience preferred.
• 5+ years supervisory experience required.
• Experience as Practice Manager or other medical office/clinic operations experience preferred
• Strong, effective leadership and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenses and understand financial statements.
• Understanding of HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations in the context of occupational medicine.
• Ability to identify problems, think logically and creatively, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Maintains an optimistic outlook and actively seeks solutions to challenges.
• Ability to approach tasks with enthusiasm and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Demonstrates resilience and a constructive mindset when navigating change and uncertainty.
• Demonstrates a Can-Do Attitude.