Title
Health Services Coordinator (B)
This item involves the request for approval to add a position to the Risk Management Department that would coordinate scheduling of health services to City employees.
Explanation
Health Services within Risk management is responsible for administering and providing several health related services to City employees. As a result of increases, Federal Regulations and City Policies and Procedures with respect to the administering of these health services, the activities associated with coordination of these activities have grown more complex and knowledge intensive. Coordination of health services activities requires knowledge of the City's Drug Free Workplace Program(s), HIPPA regulations, FMLA, and includes various activities such as facilitating the Employee Health Clinic work flow, coordination with external medical providers, preparation and submittal of reports to DOT, and coordination of drug inventory. Until September 2007, these activities were being done by the Staff Assistant. The resignation of the Staff Assistant has left a significant void in the department. A needs assessment made it clear that this level of work requires a professional designation and salary range commensurate with the responsibilities assigned to this position.
Fiscal Note
The midpoint of the Health Services Coordinator (M3) is $43,809. The Staff Assistant midpoint is $32,328. This results in an increase (including FICA and pension contribution) of $12,933. The department will pay for the impact through recurring savings generated by an effective Safety Program and reduced Insurance Premiums. In addition, since this item was originally presented, the Group Benefits Manager retired. We do not anticipate filling this position and are considering removing the FTE through the Budget Process for FY 2009.
Recommendation
The Personnel and Organizational Structure Committee met on March 27, 2008 and recommend the City Commi...
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