Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that are directly relevant. Interested applicants should apply online to this posting.

Job Summary

This exciting new position embraces both the CA and RA roles into one. Supporting attending hospitalists, internal medicine residency program, and advanced practice providers within Hospital Medicine, by promoting quality, service excellence, patient- and family-centered care, and maximize throughput 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, maximizes time for education, and post-hospital follow-up care prior to discharge. CA/RAs 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 transitions of care programs. CA/RAs are impactful in quality improvement throughout the Divisions clinical operations by identifying barriers to discharge and care progression. This administrative, clinical role is high impact in a fast-paced clinical setting and currently responsible for thirty-two DOIM teams and continues to grow. Service locations include Michigan Medicine Main Hospital, Michigan Medicine-Trinity affiliates, hospital medicine staffed. Provide virtual support to the Hospital Care at Home (HCAH) program and soon within Michigan Medicine Pavilion Hospital

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.

Who We Are

About the Division of Hospital Medicine: The Division of Hospital Medicine at Michigan Medicine is a collaborative, dynamic, and rapidly expanding team comprised of over 140 faculty members, 45 advanced practice providers, and 45 operational, administrative, and research staff. We are dedicated to advancing the care of acutely ill patients across multiple hospital locations, managing a daily census of more than 320 patients. Our team is at the forefront of cutting-edge health sciences, health systems research, and quality improvement initiatives, with a growing portfolio of research funding. We take pride in our leadership roles within the hospital, health system, region, and on a national level. Our division fosters a supportive, transparent, and positive team environment, embracing change with curiosity and courage in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and innovation, always striving to work smarter and better by maximizing the diverse skills and strengths of every team member. Supported and valued by the Department of Internal Medicine and our partners in the Adult Hospitals, we invite you to thrive as a vital member of our team. Join the "leaders and best" in the Hospital Medicine Division!

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Work Schedule

This position is 40 hours per week, located at the main Adult Hospital with standard hours of Noon- 8:00 pm 

Training will be days, 6-8 weeks depending on experience from 7:00 am- 3:30 pm 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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