RTS - Regional Transit Service · 1 week ago
Occupational Health Technician (Employee Health & DOT Testing)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24/hr - $26/hr
3+ years expRTS - Regional Transit Service is dedicated to ensuring employee safety, health, and well-being. The Occupational Health Technician plays a vital role in supporting employee health services while ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting drug and alcohol testing, and maintaining medical documentation.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and schedule drug and alcohol tests at the main office and regional locations
Perform general office duties, including answering phones, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, data entry, filing, and managing supply inventory
Schedule 19A examinations, return-to-work, and fit-for duty exams for safety sensitive employees in collaboration with contracted occupational health providers
Track and collect 19A forms, HIPAA releases and request medical documentation as required
Maintain all 19A files, ensuring accuracy and compliance NY State Department of Motor Vehicle & Traffic Law
Communicate safety-sensitive employee work status (cleared, restricted, or out of service) to appropriate departments
Collaborate with the Leave Administrator to secure and process FMLA, Disability, and Workers' Compensation documentation
Uphold the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive employee health information and ensure all records are maintained in a HIPPA-compliant manner
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a medical office or similar healthcare setting
Valid NYS Driver's License required (for regional travel in a company vehicle)
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn internal systems
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Demonstrated discretion when handling sensitive medical and personnel information
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Certification in drug and alcohol collections preferred; training will be provided if not currently certified
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Dental & Vision insurance currently offered at no cost
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pension Plan
NY State Deferred Compensation Plan
Disability Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Group Specified Disease & Hospital Insurance
Paid Time Off: 3 weeks + 2 additional days upon hire (with more earned after 1 year)
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
On-site Fitness Center (open 24/7)
Employee Wellness Program
Culture & Inclusion Council
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
BJ's Wholesale Club Discount
Company
RTS - Regional Transit Service
Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Miguel Velazquez
CEO
Christopher Dobson
Chief Operating Officer
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