CLINICAL RESIDENT ASSISTANT  (PEDIATRICS): As part of the healthcare team,  supports pediatric residents on the inpatient units, coordinating all non-physician tasks directly related to patient care by facilitating patient testing and follow-up, delivery of clinical services, discharge planning and post discharge appointments, prior authorizations; communicates as needed with referring physicians, ancillary services, nursing, and parents; bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient settings, enhancing both patient and physician satisfaction by ensuring uninterrupted continuum of care.  Participates in work rounds and attending rounds with healthcare team; facilitates communication between residents and referring physicians, ancillary services, nursing and parents; coordinates all additional follow-up studies and appointments required by care team; ensures all tests, studies, and appointments occur as planned; obtains test results and records as needed from referring hospitals/MDs and ancillary services; coordinates post discharge appointments, prescriptions, referrals, and ancillary procedures; evaluates and resolves clinical scheduling issues; assists with identification and monitoring of discharge delays dues to system problems; assists with data collection and maintains database for analysis and action; identifies work needs and determines task priorities; maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships; other duties as assigned.

Days: Mon ? Fri Hours: 7:00-3:30pm.

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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.

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

• Must be proficient with MiChart / Epic and experience in a clinical setting, either inpatient or outpatient. 
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, as well as organizational skills, problem solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and efficiency in a fast paced clinical environment. 
• Ability to successfully interact with diverse groups of people, including physicians, nurses, patients and families; excellent computer skills and attendance, and willingness to learn new things. 

• Associate's degree in a health science field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
• Experience working in a large, complex healthcare setting 
• Fast adapting / not afraid of changes

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. This job 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.