Occupational Health Technician Position Available In Monroe, New York

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Location:

Rochester, NY Posted:

6/20/2025

Location Name:

RTS Monroe Wage Max:

25.00

Hourly Wage Min:

21.63

Hourly Position Type:

Full Time, Non-Exempt Shift:

Monday – Friday

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Technician assists the Occupational Health Department to maintain regulatory compliance and operational functions related to employee health services. Primary responsibilities focus on conducting drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT/FTA regulations and RGRTA policy, assisting to maintain required documentation in medical records, and scheduling and tracking required health examinations. This position also assists the Leave Administrator with the processing of employee leaves. Additional duties include, performance of general office duties, including answering phones, managing calendars, data entry, filing and managing supply inventory.

COMPENSATION

$21.63/hr. – $25.00/hr. (depending on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE

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Staying Healthy:

Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision insurance are currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) +

Feeling Secure:

Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance +

Work-Life Balance:

Paid Time Off (

PTO:

3 weeks plus 2 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), BJ’s Wholesale Club Discount, and more! Click here to view current medical plan rates! (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17IA7wJrDeBz2ldZ7NSOyRveq_RV393BJ/view?usp=sharing)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Two (2) years’ experience working in a medical office setting. + Valid NYS Driver’s License required (required for regional travel in company vehicle). + Certified in drug and alcohol collections preferred. Training will be provided if not certified. + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

+ Competence in Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn internal systems. + Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. + Discretion in handling sensitive medical and personnel information. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines. + Self-motivated; self-directed; ability to work with minimal supervision.

WORK LOCATION

+ 1372 E. Main St. Rochester will be the primary work location. + Occasional travel to the surrounding counties will be required to conduct drug and alcohol testing. + This position is not eligible to participate in hybrid work given the employee-facing requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, see, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. !