With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Job: Medical Program Specialist  

Department:   HES

Location:  Hybrid – Philadelphia/Houston Area

Travel Involved: 20%

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Occupational Health & Wellness Specialist manages several medical, wellness and health related programs that support the business and consults on numerous cross-functional programs, specifically with HES, Benefits and P&O.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Specialist would be responsible to:

  • Manage, create and sustain aligned medical and health programs for the US region.
  • Manage Contracts and Relationships with medical and health related vendors
  • Administer the Aftercare Program for positive random drug screening results and determine return to work clearances for the program
  • Partner with site leadership to implement team member wellness programs
  • Manage the budget for various team member wellness programs including biometric screenings, flu vaccine clinics, and programs with other external vendors.
  • Represent as Crisis Management Team’s Medical Coordinator Role for drills and incidents
  • Represent Braskem America in the company’s Global Integral Health Program
  • Manage Workers’ Compensation Program and report injuries and illnesses to carrier, partner with healthcare providers on treatment plans for team members, submit billing and invoices to carrier, advise on return to work clearances for the program   
  • Ensure Medical Surveillance, Emergency Response Team Physicals, Respiratory/Fit Testing program meets regulatory requirements  
  • Support other relevant  regulatory or industry programs:
    • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Section 8 coordinator
    • ACC Health and Safety Committee
    • HIPAA – Evaluate Braskem conformance with the requirements and protection of personal information

The Specialist would coordinate and partner with the other functional areas on the following team member programs:

  • Health Insurance Liaison with the US Benefits Team
  • Advocate on behalf of team members with insurance-related barriers
  • Support International Travel Program as needed
  • Advise on Team Member policies and procedures (i.e., Randon Drug Testing, Absence Procedure, Fitness for Duty/Return to Work, Accommodation Requests)

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in managing similar or related programs

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational medicine, nursing, health sciences, business administration
  • Collaborative approach to drive team member and leader engagement in wellness/health activities
  • Implementation of health programs that drive a wellness mindset
  • Collection and analysis of engagement data for programs that drives business decisions or improvements
  • Contributing to meetings and provoking healthy discussions
  • Providing leadership, expertise, and resources across all organizational levels

What we offer

At Braskem we offer more than just a competitive base pay package. Out total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits that you need for every stage of your life. Out benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
  • Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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