Summary

The Division of Hospital Medicine is one of thirteen divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School with 120+ instructional, clinical and research track faculty, clinical management of over 50% of the Department's inpatient activity and robust sponsored research funding. Our research in the area of health services continues to grow with faculty who have focused their efforts in areas such as hand hygiene, antimicrobial stewardship, medical decision making, patient safety and medical student teaching. In support of our clinical mission, our faculty manage a combined total of 13,000 inpatient and observation patients annually. Additionally, many of our faculty hold administrative positions throughout the Medical School and the VA.

What You'll Do

Clinical Assistant

Clinical Assistants (CAs) assist attending hospitalists and advanced practice providers on service within Hospital Medicine, by serving as the primary administrative clinical support coordinating all non-physician tasks directly related to patient care such as scheduling or coordination of tests for same day/next day, medical records requests in coordination with bed placement, and post-hospital follow-up care prior to discharge. CAs are central to communication, logistics management, and bridging the gap between the inpatient and outpatient settings by helping connect the dots between care team members and around care transitions. Clinical Assistants are also impactful in the areas of quality improvement throughout the Divisions clinical operations. This administrative role is high impact in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This position is 40 hours per week, located at the main Adult Hospital with standard hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Serve as an important and valued member of assigned patient teams care team
• Communication Flow Coordination to ensure uninterrupted continuum of care
• Coordination of services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including monitoring, identifying and being involved in improving system issues within your scope of responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma
• Progressively increasing experience in a clinical setting, either inpatient or outpatient
• General knowledge of medical terminology through day to day use
• Strong computer skill including Microsoft Outlook and MiChart applications along with exceptional written and verbal / interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and desire to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within establishes and changing deadlines is required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications*

• Associate?s degree in a health science field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. 
• Independent capacity to complete a detailed list of tasks. Identifies work needs and determines task priorities without frequent oversight to the satisfaction of physicians and patients in a timely fashion. 
• The ability to complete multiple high priority items in a timely and thorough fashion is crucial.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.