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Infection Prevention & Epidemiology - Infection Prevention Analyst

University of Michigan

Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should be included as a page of your resume and specifically address your interest in the position and outline particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Information Analyst (CIA) to provide departmental support for data collection, projects, and practice monitoring.  The Infection Prevention CIA is a specialized position that is vital to completing Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) surveillance and data reporting by the institutional deadlines. The CIA role is specifically responsible for validating, managing, and distributing institutional infection prevention data. This position is an entry level development opportunity for new/recent MPH grads with propensity for Infection Prevention.

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?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

  • Perform contact tracing including but not limited to chart review, contacting workforce members to assess risk, and communicating to exposed workforce members and leadership.
  • Collect, assess, review and analyze surveillance data.
  • Maintain records of reviews.
  • Maintain and update databases.
  • Perform various audits of infection control practices and compile results.
  • Assist with special projects.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in a health related field. MPH preferred.

  • Knowledge or experience in the delivery of patient care needed to perform the duties of the position.

  • Ability to prioritize work assignments.

  • Organize time effectively.

  • Work independently as well as a member of a team.

  • Report generating skills

  • Experienced in data analysis and/or statistical analysis

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Work Schedule

Primarily Monday-Friday with some weekend coverage as needed.  Full-time (40 hours)

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. This job 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.


U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

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