Job Opening ID

245745

Working Title

RESEARCH ASST I (Term Limited)

Job Title

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Ophthal. & Visual Science

Posting Begin/End Date

5/17/2024 - 6/01/2024

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

Summary

We are looking for a skilled, self-motivated individual to serve on clinical and health services projects in Ophthalmology. Our team works to improve quality of care of patients with eye diseases through telemedicine, community engagement and health coaching. Key job responsibilities include recruiting study participants over the phone, conducting study participant visits including informed consent and administering surveys and data entry.

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Download images from the electronic medical record
• Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to conducting study visits with study participants including participant recruitment, informed consent and administering surveys
• Data entry into research databases requiring skillful attention to detail
• Work collaboratively by maintaining a good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and clinic staff
• Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, and applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times

Required Qualifications*

• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Strong computing skills
• Excellent patient customer service
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies
• Previous work experience
• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree

Desired Qualifications*

• Electronic medical record experience
• Experience in conducting clinical research
• Experience working with patients in a clinical care environment
• Knowledge of research protocols and methodologies

The ideal candidate will show personal initiative in managing work assignments by organizing, prioritizing work in coordination with the PI, and completing tasks on deadlines. The candidate must be able to work independently, work and communicate with the larger team, and regularly exercise judgment in the application research protocols. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a person who is approachable and compassionate and has the ability to think on one's feet in sensitive or difficult situations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Work Locations

Work location will be remote and at the Hope Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI

Work Location will be split between the University of Michigan and the Hope Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI with occasionally study activities in Detroit and Flint, MI

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.