Employee Health & Wellness Assistant | Disability Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full time Employee Health & Wellness Assistant to join our Disability Management department in beautiful and sunny Kelowna, B.C.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for an Assistant with previous experience working with WSBC claims, Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims, Attendance Promotion Programs as well as excellent computer skills would be an asset and a customer service focus. Also familiarity with the health care industry is also an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
- Career Growth
- Employer paid training/education
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Balanced lifestyle
Salary Range Salary range for the position is $48,476 to $63,624. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
What will you work on? Responsibilities The Employee Health & Wellness Assistant provides primary support to the Workplace Health & Safety staff in the area of disability claims and sick leave management. Some duties and responsibilities include:
- Gathering and compiling sick leave information for all staff with an injury or illness. This includes reviewing daily reports, gathering additional information from ESP, managers, payroll, and others for the required documentation.
- Liaising with other Employee Health & Wellness professionals to gather additional information required to facilitate Canada Life referral process, i.e. job description, work schedules, etc. Maintains records of all referrals to Canada Life and follows up as necessary.
- Assisting the Employee Health & Wellness professionals in receiving reports, setting up teleconferences, recording minutes of meetings, as well as providing confidential administrative duties as needed specific to these matters. During Employee Health & Wellness Facilitators staff scheduled absences (vacation) performs some case management activities under the direction of another staff member.
- Providing administrative support to Employee Health & Wellness relative to sensitive employee health & safety matters (e.g. allegations of substance use, grievance matters relating to Duty to Accommodate issues, grievance matters relative to sickness absenteeism, and documentation specific to employee capabilities vs. job requirements). This support may include researching payroll records, ESP, and employee health files to obtain information to either support or refute the alleged issue and preparing relevant correspondence required.
- Performing other duties as required.
How will we help you grow? In addition to the comprehensive orientation tailored to your specific needs, we offer immediate support and access to a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to your success. You'll have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are truly at the center of care. This collaborative approach ensures that you'll have the resources and support necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!
“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”
Employee Health & Wellness Assistant | Disability Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full time Employee Health & Wellness Assistant to join our Disability Management department in beautiful and sunny Kelowna, B.C.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for an Assistant with previous experience working with WSBC claims, Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims, Attendance Promotion Programs as well as excellent computer skills would be an asset and a customer service focus. Also familiarity with the health care industry is also an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
- Career Growth
- Employer paid training/education
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Balanced lifestyle
Salary Range Salary range for the position is $48,476 to $63,624. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
What will you work on? Responsibilities The Employee Health & Wellness Assistant provides primary support to the Workplace Health & Safety staff in the area of disability claims and sick leave management. Some duties and responsibilities include:
- Gathering and compiling sick leave information for all staff with an injury or illness. This includes reviewing daily reports, gathering additional information from ESP, managers, payroll, and others for the required documentation.
- Liaising with other Employee Health & Wellness professionals to gather additional information required to facilitate Canada Life referral process, i.e. job description, work schedules, etc. Maintains records of all referrals to Canada Life and follows up as necessary.
- Assisting the Employee Health & Wellness professionals in receiving reports, setting up teleconferences, recording minutes of meetings, as well as providing confidential administrative duties as needed specific to these matters. During Employee Health & Wellness Facilitators staff scheduled absences (vacation) performs some case management activities under the direction of another staff member.
- Providing administrative support to Employee Health & Wellness relative to sensitive employee health & safety matters (e.g. allegations of substance use, grievance matters relating to Duty to Accommodate issues, grievance matters relative to sickness absenteeism, and documentation specific to employee capabilities vs. job requirements). This support may include researching payroll records, ESP, and employee health files to obtain information to either support or refute the alleged issue and preparing relevant correspondence required.
- Performing other duties as required.
How will we help you grow? In addition to the comprehensive orientation tailored to your specific needs, we offer immediate support and access to a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to your success. You'll have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are truly at the center of care. This collaborative approach ensures that you'll have the resources and support necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!
“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”