Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) · 16 hours ago
Healthcare Injury Prevention Program Coordinator
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. The Healthcare Injury Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing healthcare ergonomics and safe patient handling programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and improving patient and employee safety.
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Responsibilities
Fosters a Culture of Safety and strives to establish best practices for improved SPHM for employee and patient safety. Promotes new and existing programs and services to staff
Ensures the standards of The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory or accreditation bodies are met and maintained
Responsible for management of the activities of the SPHM program and oversees the implementation of processes and procedures. Participates in various clinical workgroups and committees to align with patient safety initiatives
Provides input to administration regarding program strategic plans and priorities, including resource allocation. Analyzes and reports program outcomes to administration
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to coordinate resources to achieve the program's goals and provide training and education to staff throughout the hospital to ensure compliance
Schedules routine environmental rounds with applicable stakeholders
Interacts with vendors and oversees equipment selection and purchases to meet current and future needs for ergonomics and SPHM
Oversees and organizes any contracts and activities related to the program
Leads the Patient Handling and Mobility Assessments (PHAMA) process for all patient care areas, ensuring SPHM needs are identified. Communicate findings and recommendations to Leadership and stakeholders
Implements corporate ergonomic initiatives within the hospital, including but not limited to completing ergonomic assessments proactively and in response to employee injuries with written recommendations to improve the workstation and participates in furniture and equipment selection
Reviews and validates data for reporting and other initiatives
Provides professional consolation in areas with unique ergonomic situations; sonography, lab, pharmacy etc
Provides evidence-based practice for ergonomics and SPHM in all hospital settings, including ergonomic and construction design consultation
Participates in investigations on employee injuries and other occupational exposure events
Provide support on performing routine inspections of hospital grounds and facilities concerning pest management. Works cooperatively with inter-disciplinary teams to control both animal and insect pests that come into or around the hospital
Proves support maintaining meticulous records adhering to regulatory requirements for the management of hazardous waste, including Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste disposal. Performs and documents weekly inspections of storage area(s)
Creates reports for internal and external audiences. Provides training to staff involved with the disposal process
Participates in pre-construction planning, assisting Project Managers in identifying safety hazard to before construction occurs. Performs periodic hazard surveillance inspections for assigned units and inspects construction projects with applicable occupational safety standards
Provides technical assistance to ANTHC staff and supervisors. Assists in the preparation of presentations and program material for meeting. Instructs and educates, medical staff, administration, board members, and professional and non-clinical staff on areas of Safety & Environmental Management
Assists in planning and execution of various occupational safety, environment of care, and life safety initiatives related to the accreditation of the Alaska Native Medical Center
Participates in various committee meetings on behalf of the program and provides information back to the team for follow-up as needed
Must be able to perform the department's professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field (Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Human Factors Engineering,) Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education
Non-supervisory - Four (4) years' experience in ergonomics, SPHM, occupational health and safety, or related areas
Certification through the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPHP); Certified Safe Patient Handling Associate (CSPHA)
Ergonomics assessment certification through a nationally recognized organization (CEAS, HEAS, or similar), earned within one year of hire
Preferred
Master's degree in related field (Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Human Factors Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education
5 + years' experience in ergonomics, SPHM, occupational health and safety, or related area
Certification through the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPHP): Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP)
Ergonomics assessment certification through a nationally recognized organization (CEAS, HEAS, or similar)
Benefits
Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
Discounted Pet Insurance
Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
Emergency Travel Assistance
Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Company
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.68MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-07-26Grant· $75M
2023-05-22Grant· $6.68M
Leadership Team
Dwain Stilson, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Allison Reed, M.B.A., CHPC
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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