Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
In coordination with the overall efforts of the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), the Occupational Health Program Coordinator works under the direction of the Occupational Health Manager to implement the comprehensive program to provide occupational health services to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) workforce members.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility primarily includes partnering with internal and external stakeholders to optimize modified duty and return to work processes for employees following injury as well as general administrative support to the Occupational Health program. The program coordinator follows departmental policies and procedures and works under the direction of the Occupational Health Manager.
JOB DUTIES Serve as a liaison between the employee, medical providers, WA State Labor and Industries, Occupational Health, human resources and benefits partners regarding workplace injuries and worker's compensation claims. Complete professional and thorough documentation for all accident and injury reports in employee health record. Ensure timely communication and continuity for administrative components of workers compensation claims. Assist stakeholders with identifying modified duty assignments to facilitate an injured employee's return-to-work. Develop modified duty assignment descriptions for injured/ill employees and support stakeholders as they implement and monitor modified duty assignments. Communicates and supports employees in a professional and empathetic manner. Data entry of Occupational Health records as required. Follows organizational policies and compliance with confidentiality of Occupational Health records and employee medical records. Other administrative duties as assigned that may include but are not limited to Occupational Health front desk coverage, email and phone management, printing and stocking forms, support of Occupational Health programs and record-keeping, providing information related to occupational health programming as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required Six years of progressively complex administrative experience Computer skills: Confidence in learning various software systems and data platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with MS Teams, OneDrive and Outlook preferred. Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate stakeholders to take required actions. Interest in working in a data driven and collaborative environment. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to produce high-quality work products. Strong personal initiative, learning focus, attention to detail and organizational skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with healthcare industry and terminology and/or experience working with healthcare data. Familiarity with (Occupational) Health and Safety terminology and/or experience working with workplace safety data. Experience working with worker's compensation claims in Washington State, or other jurisdictions. A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.30 to $45.43 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling .
