Occupational Health Team Lead

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity We have an opportunity for the role of Occupational Health Team Lead within our Toxicology division based out of Kansas City, MO and this is an onsite role. Abbott Toxicology is a leading provider of drug and alcohol testing solutions, helping employers, laboratories, and government agencies promote safer workplaces and communities through innovative screening products and services. As the Occupational Health Team Lead, youll have the chance to lead and develop a team supporting occupational health service events, clinic follow-up activities, and data management processes. You'll serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues while helping drive quality, productivity, and service excellence. What Youll Work On Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direction for Occupational Health Coordinators and Data Entry Representatives supporting occupational health service events. Serve as the subject matter expert for departmental procedures, ensuring work is completed accurately and consistently. Train and onboard new team members, monitor progress, and provide ongoing performance feedback. Assign and prioritize work to support service levels, quality standards, and operational goals. Act as the first point of escalation for clinic account issues, coordinating resolution and communicating outcomes to clients. Partner with management to identify process gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Monitor team productivity, documentation quality, and follow-up activities to ensure timely issue resolution. Identify backlog trends and workflow challenges, providing recommendations to improve efficiency. Document, track, and escalate unresolved concerns to management as appropriate. Participate in client calls and support efforts to address service-related questions and concerns. Support cross-functional initiatives and other departmental projects as assigned. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of both the Occupational Health Coordinator and Data Entry Representative roles. Ability to complete cross-training across all Occupational Health department functions within 30 days of assuming the Team Lead role. Demonstrated experience coordinating work, training others, or providing operational guidance within a customer support, healthcare operations, or administrative environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Experience leading, mentoring, or training team members in an operations or service environment. Experience handling escalated customer, clinic, or account-related issues through resolution. Experience monitoring team performance, workloads, and operational metrics. Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and drive results. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers. The base pay for this position is $20.50 $41.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Customer Service DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Parkway ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter