The U-M Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking an individual to assist with various activities related to the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program. The selected candidate will provide general administrative support to team members by assisting with assorted projects and tasks. This may include creating and editing documentation, entering data and querying databases, generating reports, filing and organizing paperwork and/or study binders, assisting clinical and research personnel as needed, and performing other miscellaneous duties as assigned. 

In this role, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Learn medical terminology and work in a professional healthcare setting.
• Interact with experienced administrative, clinical, and research personnel at various levels.
• Develop a basic understanding of administrative, clinical, and research processes within an academic medical center.

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.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks and pay close attention to detail. 
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills as well as a service-oriented attitude. 
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft office software products.

• Monday through Friday.
• Approximately 10 hours per week.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.