Onsite Medical Representative - Vancouver, BC , WHS Canada ID-5680

January 3, 2025

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The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS). This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction. Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.

As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Amazon Associates (AAs) on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis.

The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.

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Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.
Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work-related injuries.
Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

The following must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date:

British Columbia (LPN only): Advanced first aid certification from WorkSafe BC or entity recognized by WorkSafe BC.

Basic Qualifications

High school or equivalent diploma
Must have one of the following:
Valid Provincial Primary Care Paramedic Certification from the Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Assistants (EMA) Licensing Board; OR
Current valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification from the Emergency Medical Assistants (EMA) Licensing Board; OR
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the British Columbia College of Nurses and midwives (BCCNM), AND have successfully completed the first aid training course or a first aid examination developed or approved by WorkSafe BC; OR
In the last year, six months job experience as a Military Medical Technician (Canadian Armed Forces).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with workers' compensation
Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Red Cross
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with an industrial wellness program
Passion for promoting health and wellness
Experience coaching on body mechanics
Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders
Experience in ergonomics
Experience with federal and province specific regulations
Proficient in digital recordkeeping

Onsite Medical Representative - Vancouver, BC , WHS Canada ID-5680

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Onsite Medical Representative - Vancouver, BC , WHS Canada ID-5680

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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