Clinical/Resident Assistant

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage from day one

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine seeks a Clinical Assistant to support the inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team. The role coordinates non-physician tasks, facilitates patient testing, admissions, discharge planning and follow-up care, and ensures smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.

This position emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and communication among residents, physicians, nurses, and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree or healthcare training preferred.
• Previous hospital or clinical setting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-physician tasks directly related to patient care, including testing, services, admissions, transition of care, discharge planning and follow-up appointments.
• Facilitate communication between residents, referring physicians, nursing, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Support daily clinical workflows and ensure timely completion of patient care activities.
• Coordinate communication between patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Monitor unit operations and address non-clinical issues affecting patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to resolve administrative concerns.
• Uphold patient safety and privacy standards.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement by identifying and supporting care improvements.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 directly relate to this position.

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.

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant is an integral member of the inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team, providing support to faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs) during rounds and coordinating additional treatments, appointments, and follow-up care. This role facilitates continuity of care and seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings within an integrated care delivery model.

Responsibilities*

• Coordinate non-physician tasks directly related to patient care by facilitating patient testing, delivery of clinical services, admissions, transition of care, discharge planning and post discharge appointments.
• Communicates, and facilitates as needed between residents and referring physicians, ancillary services, nursing, and parents ensuring uninterrupted continuum of care.
• Support daily clinical workflows and ensure timely completion of patient care activities.
• Coordinate communication between patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Monitor unit operations and proactively address non-clinical issues affecting patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to resolve logistical or administrative concerns.
• Uphold patient safety and privacy standards.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement by identifying, supporting, and implementing enhancements to care, processes, and outcomes.

Supervision Received: Direct supervision is received from the department supervisor.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical requirements: This position requires infrequent standing/walking.

Desired Qualifications*

• Associate degree or healthcare training.
• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

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 30,000employees 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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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 .

Work Schedule

This is a 32 hours a week (.8 FTE) position.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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 maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.