SNAP : HOW TO: Obtain medical care if injured on the job

HOW TO: Obtain medical care if injured on the job

Summary: If you are injured or become ill as a result of your UCI employment and need medical attention, please follow these procedures.

What to do How to do it
1 Obtain medical authorization
Contact one of the following:
Workers' Compensation Unit, (949) 824-7008
Supervisor or Department Administrator - have them contact one of the clinics noted below

In the event a Supervisor or Department Administrator is not available go directly to the clinic.
2 If necessary, obtain immediate medical attention
If you have previously designated a physician of choice, obtain treatment through your designated physician.
If you have not designated a physician of choice prior to injury or illness, you must obtain medical attention at one of the following clinics:
Newport Urgent Care, (949) 752-6300 (located off campus, map)
Occupational Health Clinic, (714) 456-8300 (at UCI Medical Center, map)
Occupational Services, (562) 933-0085 (located at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, map)
East Edinger Urgent Care, (714) 541-8464 (located off campus, map)

If you are unable to seek medical attention at one of these clinics, please contact the Workers' Compensation Unit, at (949) 824-7008, for clinic referral.

Need an expert? If you have any questions, please contact an expert in the Workers' Compensation & Disability Management Unit, (949) 824-7008, Fax (949) 824-9299 or email wcdm@uci.edu

Notice: University policies, procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements shall supersede information in this document or elsewhere on this site.