Medical Representative (Canton, MS)

Job Title: Medical Representative (Onsite Medical Representative) Job Description
The Medical Representative serves as an Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) within a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) environment, providing first aid, health guidance, and safety support to associates. This role focuses on promoting the well-being of the workforce through proactive injury prevention, case management, and collaboration with safety leadership. The OMR independently assesses and administers first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses, supports workers compensation and return-to-work programs, and actively participates in health, wellness, and safety initiatives across the site.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess associates occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses and provide appropriate first aid support.
- Make timely referrals to outside medical providers when care beyond first aid is needed.
- Promote injury prevention by minimizing associate risk through ongoing awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
- 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 detailed end-of-shift reports.
- Engage regularly with associates and site leadership on the operations floor to provide coaching on observed at-risk work habits and body mechanics.
- Support safety operations onsite as part of the broader Workplace Health & Safety team.
- Attend weekly associate safety committee meetings and participate in case management review meetings as needed.
- Greet new hires for the site and provide health and safety guidance during onboarding and daily one-on-one interactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is stocked and ready for use.
- Participate in training and certification activities to facilitate first aid, CPR, and AED certification classes.
- Maintain current first aid, CPR, and AED credentials and ensure compliance with required certifications.
- Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols in accordance with site procedures.
- Maintain effective care delivery during emergencies and assist with emergency response at the site.
- Learn and apply OSHA regulations, risk assessment, and analysis principles in daily practice.
- Support and advocate health and wellness principles to associates on a consistent, daily basis.
- Work flexible shifts, which may include days, nights, holidays, and weekends as required by operational needs.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider.
- Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification from a Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- 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 certified.
- Ability to independently assess injuries and illnesses and provide appropriate first aid.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining medical records and activity logs.
- Capability to coordinate workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Capacity to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Physical ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
- Ability to continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
- Comfort working in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures, including areas exposed to outdoor conditions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Certification to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Experience working within an industrial wellness program.
- Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics, including coaching associates on proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and workers compensation processes.
- Proficiency in digital recordkeeping and electronic documentation systems.
- Recent military medical experience within the last year or six months in roles such as Combat Medic, Field Medic, Healthcare Specialist, Hospital Corpsman, or Aerospace Medical Service Technician.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage associates and leadership in health and safety discussions.
- Commitment to promoting health, wellness, and a culture of safety in the workplace.
Work Environment
This role is based in an onsite Workplace Health & Safety setting that supports a busy operations floor. The Medical Representative works in an environment where noise levels may vary and temperatures can fluctuate, including exposure to outdoor conditions in delivery and loading areas. The position requires standing and walking for up to 12 hours per shift, frequent lifting up to 49 pounds, and regular pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, and stair climbing. The work involves direct interaction with associates and leadership on the floor, participation in safety committee meetings, and involvement in emergency response activities. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and organization in the medical workspace, reliable access to medical supplies and equipment, and the use of digital tools and Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting. Shifts may be scheduled during days, nights, holidays, and weekends, reflecting the operational needs of a dynamic facility focused on health, safety, and wellness.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Canton, MS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Canton, MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Canton,MS. About Actalent

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