Job Description

How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

Promotion of Health Equity (PHE): The PHE project, with a Medicaid health information technology and exchange match grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), supports the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) social determinants of health strategy. PHE was launched in 2020, and project partners include the Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN), Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs), and the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT). We are all working together to develop sustainable, turnkey systems that allow physicians and other service providers to address the healthcare disparities and social drivers of health (SDOH) that disproportionately diminish the health of vulnerable communities across Michigan, particularly Medicaid beneficiaries. 

The Obstetric Initiative (OBI): OBI is a statewide quality improvement initiative that collects clinically credible data and shares best practices across over 70 hospitals, with a goal of optimizing maternity care experiences, health outcomes, and equity for Michigan families. Support for the Obstetrics Initiative is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program. OBI also participates in the Promotion of Health Equity (PHE) Grant funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). 

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*

As the Quality Improvement Specialist, you will play a critical role in the design, development and landscape analysis of understanding current social needs screening and management processes across OBI hospitals and linked outpatient clinics. You will collaborate and make system-level changes to improve maternity care outcomes and patient experiences at both a hospital and clinic level. In collaboration with the PHE Program Director, Program Manager and Project Manager, your specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Outreach & Engagement

Data Management and Quality Assurance

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

The Promotion of Health Equity (PHE) and Obstetrics Initiative (OBI) teams are a hybrid workforce. Remote work is supported and expected as appropriate within one?s role. However, in person work is required to support hospital and clinic engagement, and other team meetings. 

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.

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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