San Ysidro Health

Safety Specialist

San Ysidro Health  •  $74k - $96k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for inspecting, auditing, training and filing workers' compensation claims in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions:
• Evaluating the workplace for hazards and generates job hazard assessments for job positions.
• Inspecting and creating audits of worksites and work practices to ensure both adhere to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinating and providing initial and ongoing safety training to company employees which include employees in remote locations
• Investigating near misses and accidents to identify root causes and recommends preventative measures.
• Maintains up to date incident database, safety report metrics (leading and lagging indicators), and OSHA 300 Logs.
• Supports workers' compensation case management with employee, manager and carrier to ensure best possible outcome (minimized to zero modified/loss work days).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education Required:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required:
• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status preferred.

Experience Required:
• Minimum two years' professional workers' compensation and/or safety experience.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
• Strong knowledge of management principles and practice.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Microsoft Office

Equipment Used:
• Office Equipment such as computers, copiers, telephone, fax machines, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged sitting position.
• Traveling to other clinic sites and within County.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends and attend meetings outside of regular working hours.

Universal Requirements:
Pre-employment requirements include 1-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
San Ysidro Health

About San Ysidro Health

San Ysidro Health is a non-profit organization fully committed to providing the highest quality, most compassionate, easily accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family across San Diego County.

The mission of San Ysidro Health is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve with access for all. Providing innovative care to over 145,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of program sites including: medical clinics, dental clinics, behavioral health centers, HIV centers, WIC nutrition centers, mobile medical units, school-based health centers, chiropractic care, pediatric developmental clinics, teen clinics, Senior Health Center and Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Centers.

Originally established along the border in 1969, today San Ysidro Health has expanded throughout San Diego County. San Ysidro Health is proud to support the County of San Diego with over 3,000 dedicated staff members who provide culturally proficient and vital health services to communities every day.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
1969
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