Employer Programs Specialist

Facility: Occ Hlth Bldg
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 3838 12th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Starting Rate: $27.50 - $44.00
Pay Info: ** experience credit added to wage **

Department Details

What is Occupational Medicine?

Occupational Medicine is a specialized department that focuses on the health and safety of workers. We work to prevent and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy environments. We help keep employees healthy and productive, while also ensuring that employers comply with health and safety regulations.

Why you will love Occupational Medicine:

✅ Creating safe and healthy work places – Partnering with local businesses to promote safe work environments, with education and training

✅ Workplace injuries – diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, including musculoskeletal problems, respiratory issues, and other conditions linked to workplace exposures. Providing proper documentation of the incident as well.

✅ Variety of tasks – each day can bring a new learning opportunity for staff. From vaccinations, walk-in injuries, pre-employment examinations, drug testing, hearing testing, respirator fit testing and much more; this department sees it all!

✅ Department Opportunities – This team supports staff in obtaining additional educational opportunities, and using your skills to the top of your scope.

Job Summary

The Employer Program Specialist is responsible for working client-based events, managing contracts and clients providing regional onsite services within Enterprise Occupational Medicine and facilitates health care services for patients in cooperation with the health care team. Will work independently with little oversight of direct leader on management of day-to-day tasks and management of onsite employer services. This individual will represent Enterprise Occupational Medicine by serving new and existing clients while acting as a liaison between employers, operations, and Regional Occupational Medicine leadership team for onsite episodic services and support in clinic-based questions. Oversees onsite employer services for companies within the designated region of Sanford Occupational Medicine, including travel coordination, event setup, and staff scheduling. Provides direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation), ensuring quality patient education, triage, and other interventions. Adheres to the full scope of nursing practice as outlined by state regulations and professional standards. Participates and may serve in a leadership role on department and organizational task forces and committees.

Manages onsite testing, records lab results in the electronic medical record (EMR), and reviews abnormal results for provider follow-up. Ensure timely reporting of results to employers and handles event billing and invoicing. Conducts post-event follow-ups to assess service satisfaction and schedule future events.

Prepares and maintains testing equipment, ensuring proper calibration and compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordinates travel arrangements for staff, including lodging and per diem expenses.

Leads onsite events, mentoring staff and verifying required certifications and competencies. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to coordinate services effectively and maintain positive client relationships. Identifies new service opportunities and collaborates with leadership to address customer needs. Responds promptly to client inquiries, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Determines event pricing based on location, duration, and number of participants. Works with clients to plan event logistics, staffing, and schedules. Supports Occupational Medicine clinic operations as needed to meet client demands.

Requires a team-oriented, patient-focused approach with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Must be flexible with scheduling, including early mornings, late evenings, and overnight travel. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Minimum of two years’ clinical experience required.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Functions within the legal scope of practice.

Valid driver's license required.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) certification required. If not certified, will provide training and certification within 6 months of hire.

Drug Testing Certification required. If not certified, will provide training and certification within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0225887
Job Function: Employee and Occupational Health
Featured: No