Leave Coordinator Mercedes Medical - MBUSI

Leave Coordinator Mercedes Medical - MBUSI Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2026-14585 Category Clerical Position Type Regular Part-Time (40 to 64 hours bi-weekly) Overview PERFORMANCE PLANNING Performs Occupational Health related duties at industry location for employees. Responsible for leave and/or modified work schedules, a variety of secretarial and clerical functions and assists with direct/indirect patient care based on experience, training, certifications and demonstrated ability within the limits of the job description. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave. Handles the Short-Term Disability and FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, Short Term-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use. Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, and Short-term and Long-term disability benefits. Analyzes FMLA claims to determine eligibility and certification in compliance with state and federal regulations. Analyzes Short-term claims to determine eligibility and compliance with in company policy. Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, and Short Term Disability Leave. Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices. Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files. Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments. Performs other related duties as assigned. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED High school graduate or equivalent. Proficient in computer skills and common computer programs. Must possess exceptional communication skills. Experience in a clinic setting, with medical records and medical terminology preferred. Good communication and customer service skills required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK CONTEXT Interpersonal Relationships: Position requires working and communicating effectively within a team in a fast- paced working environment delivering medical services to patients and clients. Physical Work Conditions: Position includes potential exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous material. This position requires wearing personal protective equipment in appropriate situations. Structural Job Characteristics: This position requires full time staff coverage Monday through Friday, 7:00am until 5:00pm and requires work necessary to perform the job. Individual employee schedules may vary to ensure proper clinic coverage. PHYSICAL FACTORS Position requires talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, balancing, reaching, pushing, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. OTHER JOB FACTORS Please use the following additional categories as needed in developing the job description. Please refer to https://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Abilities/ to select from a library of abilities. Please refer to https://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Work_Styles/ to select from a list of work styles. Please refer to https://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Work_Values/ to select from a list of work values. Please delete the instructional bullets in this subsection and replace with other factors for the job. 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