GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Occupational Medicine (OccMed) Case Management Specialist to join our team. This position is full-time and will support N3B directly in Los Alamos, NM.

The OccMed Case Management Specialist reports to the N3B ES&H Programs Manager, within the N3B Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) organization. The primary duties of this position focus on implementation of the N3B Occupational Medicine program in accordance with 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, and implementing procedures. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health, occupational health, biology, chemistry or related field and 3 years of relevant experience; a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to contribute functional expertise to project planning, execution and management
• Must have experience developing and implementing a case management program
• Must have experience in injuries/illnesses case management
• Must be skilled in collaborating with and engaging workers for effective program development and implementation
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, to include presenting programmatic material to workers and managers
• Must have experience developing training and briefing material for workers and supervisors regarding the Occupational Medicine program requirements and implementation
• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Mexico or able to obtain license.

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance
Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined
Overview:

• Developing and maintaining Occupational Medicine processes, procedures and practices that are in compliance with Department of Energy’s (DOE) 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, as well as the Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program in accordance with DOE’s 10 CFR Part 850
• Establishing and maintaining an occupational health database system to effectively store and track all medical information pertaining to required employee physical exams and medical surveillances
• Maintaining, overseeing and submitting the Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry as required by DOE
• Supporting N3B operations and support organizations in meeting the requirements of the N3B Occupational Medicine Program
• Implementing an effective injury and illness case management program, including establishment of an incident management system to track all injuries and illnesses at N3B
• Supporting safety program initiatives, to include Integrated Safety Management, Behavior Based Safety, Human Performance Improvement, and other initiatives in support of a safety conscious work environment
• Interfacing with and supporting worker safety teams, to include the N3B Safety Action Team (SAT)
• Coordinating with Line Management to enroll employees into the applicable medical surveillance programs
• Coordinating with the Occupational Medicine clinic staff to schedule applicable medical surveillances as well as drug screenings (pre-employment, post-incident, random)
• Coordinating with N3B Industrial Hygienists and work supervisors/managers to ensure exposure information is appropriately factored in, and fully integrated with the Occupational Medicine program
• Coordinating with Human Resources as necessary with respect to programs that interface with Occupational Medicine, to include Workers’ Compensation, fitness for duty, return to work requirements, etc
• Developing training and briefing material for workers and supervisors regarding Occupational Medicine program requirements and implementation
• Directly interfacing with our workers’ compensation carrier to ensure claims are filed and reviewed in a timely manner

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

About the Site:

N3B manages the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management’s Los Alamos Field Office, which is responsible for cleaning up contamination that resulted from LANL operations before 1999 and packaging and shipping radioactive and hazardous waste off-site for permanent disposal (n3b-la.com).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.