Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Occupational Health)

In this role, you will support and coordinate the company’s internal medical service, working closely with external medical service providers and…

In this role, you will support and coordinate the company’s internal medical service, working closely with external medical service providers and acting as a key point of contact for employees on medical and occupational health matters.

• Location: Bern
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
• Workload: 100%

• Coordinate and support the delivery of medical services in collaboration with external medical service providers.
• Organize and monitor health examinations, pre-employment examinations, vaccinations and occupational health screenings carried out by external partners.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding medical matters, including the planning and coordination of examinations and treatments.
• Take responsibility for the official documentation of the medical service, including the administration, digital recording and secure management of medical records.
• Ensure medical records are archived in accordance with applicable statutory retention periods.
• Ensure the secure and confidential storage of medical records in compliance with medical confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Manage access to and secure transmission of medical records in accordance with applicable requirements, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
• Maintain a record-keeping system that meets legal requirements and ensures confidentiality.
• Contribute to medically relevant processes, including audits.
• Support and organize first-aid measures and workplace health training.
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to support prevention programs and occupational health management.
• Manage medical consumables in coordination with external partners.
• Coordinate internal communication relating to health and safety topics.
• Support the implementation and administration of health programs focused on illness and accident prevention and employee well-being. 

• Professional background in nursing, occupational health, workplace health or a comparable medical field.
• Experience coordinating medical or occupational health services would be highly beneficial.
• Strong understanding of medical confidentiality, data protection and the secure handling of sensitive medical records.
• Experience with medical documentation and digital record management.
• Comfortable coordinating with employees, physicians, external medical providers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience with first aid, health screenings, vaccinations, occupational health programs or audits would be advantageous.