Medical Representative (Penns Grove, NJ)

Job Title: Onsite Medical Representative (Penns Grove, NJ)

Job Description

The Onsite Medical Representative plays a key role in supporting workplace health and safety by providing first aid, medical guidance, and wellness advocacy to associates at a busy operational site. This position works closely with the Workplace Health & Safety team to proactively manage occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, coordinate workers compensation and return-to-work programs, and promote a culture of safety and well-being. The role combines hands-on medical care, safety coaching on the operations floor, and thorough documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality support for the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and administer first aid to associates for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.

• Provide timely referrals to outside medical providers when additional care is needed.

• Minimize the risk of injury for associates through awareness, education, and proactive engagement on the operations floor.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all care provided to associates.

• Coordinate and maintain workers compensation and return-to-work programs for associates with work-related injuries.

• Prepare and submit daily activity logs and end-of-shift reports to support effective case management and site operations.

• Regularly engage with associates and site leadership on the operations floor to provide coaching and feedback on observed at-risk work habits and body mechanics.

• Maintain a clean and organized medical workspace and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is monitored and replenished as needed.

• Participate in training and certification activities to facilitate first aid, CPR, and AED certification classes for associates.

• Maintain all required first aid, CPR, AED, and Basic Life Support credentials in good standing.

• Work flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends, to support site operational needs.

• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols in accordance with site procedures.

• Maintain effective care delivery during emergencies and support emergency response efforts at the site.

• Attend weekly associate safety committee meetings to contribute medical and safety insights.

• Greet new hires and provide health, safety, and wellness information through orientation and daily one-on-one interactions.

• Participate in weekly case management review meetings as needed to discuss ongoing cases and follow-up care.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved emergency cardiac care provider.

• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification from a Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); OR in the last year, at least six months of job experience in the military as a Combat Medic, Field Medic, Healthcare Specialist, Hospital Corpsman, or Aerospace Medical Service Technician; OR current active Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent state certification.

• Ability to obtain adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within three weeks of starting if not already held.

• Strong ability to assess injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate first aid or referral.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in medical documentation and record keeping.

• Capability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with workplace health and safety personnel and site leadership.

• Comfort working on an operations floor environment, engaging directly with associates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Penns Grove, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Penns Grove,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.