Biomedical Research Associate Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

• Location 1000 OAKLAND DR,KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008-1282,United States
• Base Pay $31.45 - $36.70 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt >= .80 fte

• Email talent.acquisition@wmed.edu

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Registered Nurse Team Lead in the Primary Care Clinic. Under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Nursing Manager, responsible for overseeing the Family Medicine clinic workflow and staffing assignments. Works closely with the Primary Care Nursing Manager on a continual basis to manage staffing levels for each clinic, and coordinate care in an environment that enhances clinical practice and resident/student education.

• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution
• .Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid preferred holiday.

• Coordinates staffing levels and Clinical workflow in the Family Medicine clinic.
• Acts as the Vaccine coordinator for VFC program.
• Assists physicians in patient flow, treatment, testing and orders.
• Fills in as needed during staffing shortages.
• Monitors staffing and workflow and makes suggestions to the Clinical Nursing Manager for adjustments.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager with coordinating daily and monthly schedules.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager with interviewing and selection of new staff.
• Responsible for orientation for new staff.
• Assists in on-going training for department staff.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager in resolving staff issues/conflicts.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager and physicians in identifying and maintaining clinical practice guidelines.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• Assist in meeting Quality and Payer Incentive program goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in nursing, Bachelor’s education preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting required; three years preferred.

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Current BLS certification required.

• High level of organizational skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to teach and mentor.
• Knowledge and proficiency in clinical information systems (e.g., EMR).
• Knowledge and proficiency in payroll timekeeping system.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging culture. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide, as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs, with an estimated annual economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and four fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.

• Company Name: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine