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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.

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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

The base salary for this position ranges from $56,600/year up to $72,800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.