Health Underwriter jobs in Yakima, WA

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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• Meets with new and existing employees, volunteers, and contracted employees for the following reasons:
  • New employee onboarding clearance.
  • Routine and emergency triage for on-the-job incidents.
  • Administration of required or recommended immunizations.
  • Respirator medical evaluation and fit testing.
  • Tuberculosis screening, including PPD skin testing, placement and reading.
  • Bloodborne and other pathogens exposure counseling.
  • Provides illness evaluations and return to work clearance for non-work related injuries.
• Serves as a liaison between employees and HR/management.
• Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with external and internal stakeholders and resources (Quality, HR, Safety Committee, Health Department, etc.).
• Assists in the collection and reporting of employee data, including employee onboarding clearance, vaccination compliance, return to work clearance, injury statistics and other items as requested. Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and professional standards.
• Skill in written and verbal communication including computer systems and applications, facilitation practices and principles and presenting in front of large groups.
• Skill in gathering, collating and reporting information.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, patients, public and external agencies.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Minimum of 3 years’ nursing experience in the ambulatory and/or acute care setting.

• Knowledge of infection prevention practice, OSHA, Labor and Industries, Washington State Administrative Code (WAC).
• Employee Health Nurse Certification.
• Knowledge of Lean improvement methodology and health care quality improvement practices.

• Walking - O
  
• Sitting/Standing - C
  
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
  
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
  
• Climbing - O
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
  
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
  
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
  
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
  
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
  
• Twisting/Turning - O
  
• Repetitive Movement - F

• Work is performed in the office, clinical and hospital environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, physicians, and leadership and occasionally the public. Involves occasional day travel and overnight/multiple day travel. Work may be stressful at times and contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Requires a combination of working independently and working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times.

• FLSA: Exempt
  
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

• Unprotected Heights - No
  
• Heat - No
  
• Cold - No
  
• Mechanical Hazards - No
  
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
  
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  
• Lighting - Not specified
  
• Noise - No
  
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
  
• Infectious Diseases - Yes