Job Description

Job Summary

NOTE: This position is embedded in the Department of Internal Medicine and reports to the Manager of the Departments Clinical Experience and Quality program. This position may be filled at an Intermediate or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 

The Department of Internal Medicine has more than 1,000 faculty and over 300 residents and fellows within 13 specialty divisions. The Departments Clinical Experience and Quality (CEQ) program supports short-term small- and large-scale projects across the department and in collaboration with other departments and programs throughout the institution. This position will primarily support projects in the Division of Hospital Medicine. 

Our vision is to create a culture of improvement throughout the Department. We foster a high-reliability culture that promotes belonging & inclusion, improves patient access, prioritizes safety & quality, and enhances the patient and staff experience. We aim to partner and equip healthcare professionals with knowledge and tools to lead problem-solving efforts and spread best practices throughout the department, organization, and beyond.

We achieve measurable results through the application of continuous improvement, change and project management principles, concepts, systems and tools:

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

The Continuous Improvement Specialist Intermediate will work in the Department of Internal Medicines Clinical Experience and Quality team, in collaboration with other Continuous Improvement Specialists, faculty, operational leaders, and staff.  

Manage improvement efforts through the application of Continuous Improvement, Change and Project Management principles, concepts, systems and tools

Develop Individuals and Organizations Continuous Improvement Capabilities

Other Duties as Assigned

The Continuous Improvement Specialist Senior will work in the Department of Internal Medicines Clinical Experience and Quality team, in collaboration with other Continuous Improvement Specialists, faculty, operational leaders, and staff.  

Manage improvement efforts through the application of Continuous Improvement, Change and Project Management principles, concepts, systems and tools

Develop Individuals and Organizations Continuous Improvement Capabilities

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications*

Intermediate Required Qualifications: 

Senior Required Qualifications: 

Desired Qualifications*

Intermediate Desired Qualifications: 

Senior Desired Qualifications: 

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This position will be eligible for mobile/remote mode of work, however, there are some required in-person meetings which occur approximately 2-3 times per month. Additional in person meetings may be required from time to time depending on specific project needs. Flexible work opportunities are determined at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the team throughout the course of employment.

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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