Occupational Health

Worker Injury Treatment

Our experience and success in managing workers’ compensation and disability costs for employers has resulted in substantial savings for our clients. Our goal is to assist injured employees in returning to work as soon as possible.

Employment Testing

Know you are matching the worker to the work! This can lead to reduced injuries, lower costs, less absenteeism and happier, more loyal employees.

• DOT, physical exams and screenings.
• Post Job Testing also indentified as Lift Test, Physical Agility Testing, Back Assessment, Pre-Work Screen
• ROTC Physicals

Drug & Alcohol Testing

We can assist you in writing or updating your drug and alcohol testing policy, instruct on-site supervisory training and employee education classes. We can also help you determine what specific screen tests your company needs. Our MRO Assistant is dedicated to reporting drug testing results in a timely and confidential manner as well as acts as our clinic’s billing representative.

Corporate Wellness & Health Promotion

Corporate Wellness strives to better the health of your employees, reduce sick time, and increase productivity. If you have questions or would like to enjoy the benefits of Corporate Wellness in your company, please contact Merriam Lake at 319-272-2284.

Nurse Health Coaching

Occupational Medicine & Wellness Clinic Health Promotion/Nurse Health Coach program is designed to improve employees’ awareness of their personal health and take the necessary steps to live healthier and prevent future medical concerns. Our Nurse Health Coach will work at your business one-on-one with your employees to develop individual health plans and offer valuable education about positive health changes your employees can make in everyday life.

Employee Education Classes

• CPR/First Aid
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Supervisory training for drug and alcohol testing
• Health and safety topics
• Seasonal Topics

Workplace Immunizations/Vaccinations

Infections can spread quickly at a work site, causing loss of productivity in your workforce. Our staff can provide your employees vaccinations they may be missing, plus annual flu vaccines.

On-Site Flu Vaccination Clinics

We have added this service to increase convenience for both your company and its employees. We will show up, and provide vaccinations! If you would like to schedule on on-site flu clinic, please register here, or by contacting Sharon McRae at 319-575-5603

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A professional counseling/consultation service provided for employees and their family members.

Travel Medicine

If you are planning a trip to a country or region overseas, let us help! We’ll provide information specific to the region you’re traveling to, such as health risks, immunization requirements, and advisories from the State Department.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.

Do my employees need appointments?

Appointments can be scheduled, but are not required. Our clinic staff will assist you and your employees with scheduling appointments and making sure your employees are in and out of the clinic within a timely manner. 
Cedar Falls: 319-575-5600 
Oelwein: 319-283-6500

How do I start using MercyOne Occupational Health?

That’s easy. Call 319-575-5649 to discuss your company’s needs with our representative. Our staff will explain our services, clinic and fees. Once you have an account set up, you can begin using our services.

Can I send employees to your clinic prior to setting up an account?

You many access our services prior to speaking to a representative or filling out the profile form if needed. You will be contacted after the employee visit to set up an account.

I want to start drug testing at my company, can I just send employees in for this service?

It’s important to set up a drug testing policy at your company and inform your employees of the policy change. Our Drug and Alcohol Testing Coordinator can assist you in writing your company’s drug and alcohol testing policy and help you determine what drug tests will benefit your company.

My company has three shifts and works weekends, if an employee gets injured when Bluebell Road Health Plaza is closed, where can I send my injured employees?

We offer extended and weekend hours at MercyOne Bluebell Road Health Plaza, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. After regular clinic hours, employees are treated at the Emergency Departments of Waterloo Medical Center, Cedar Falls Medical Center or Oelwein Medical Center. MercyOne Occupational Health receives the work-related ER reports and will contact your company with any reports/results.