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

The University of Michigan has an exciting and enriching opportunity available for a responsible, organized, and motivated individual. Our office is hiring a Research Technician Intermediate to work on a long-running stroke research project. NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.

Responsibilities*

• Abstract health information from participating patient's paper or electronic medical record from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool, completing required diagnostic and procedure coding.
• Work with hospital staff to pull participating patient's medical record according to study protocol and arrange for all data abstraction forms and reference material 
• Maintain patient information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Conducts baseline interview of identified patients; verifying abstracted patient information and documenting patient's medical experience.
• Conducts outcome interviews of patients at 3 months.
• Setups study material for scheduled participant interviews; organizes and maintains collected participant research data.
• Schedules participant appointments and conducts appointment reminder calls.
• Participates in weekly research meetings and communicates routine correspondence in regards to abstraction and interview status
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High school or equivalent and/or associate. 1-2 years of research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

Bilingual (Spanish/English) to serve Spanish-speaking population. Research experience and/or minimum of 2 years college, LVN or other medical degree.
 

Modes of Work

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

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.

Additional Information

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

This position is term-limited for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability funding.
 

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.