Job Summary
The Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative (MSTCVS-QC) is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI) dedicated to improving the care of adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery patients in Michigan. The Quality Collaborative is a consortium of hospitals that work together to promote and share optimal processes of care and implement quality improvement initiatives based on regional and national data, clinical research, and evidence-based cardiac and thoracic surgery practices and guidelines.
We are currently seeking a temporary, full-time Chart Reviewer/Project Coordinator to support a one-year, multi-institutional quality improvement project focused on mapping the lung cancer care continuum from pulmonary nodule detection to definitive treatment. This role will combine detailed retrospective electronic medical record (EMR) review with qualitative engagement of participating hospitals to understand site-specific workflows, referral pathways, and care coordination processes.
The Chart Reviewer/Project Coordinator will have a primary appointment in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan and will report directly to the MSTCVS Program Manager.
A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached as the first page of your resume.
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.
Responsibilities*
The MSTCVS Chart Reviewer/Project Coordinator will play a critical role in conducting chart-based data abstraction and site-level qualitative engagement to support a statewide quality improvement project mapping the lung cancer care continuum across participating hospitals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform retrospective chart review and abstraction across multiple EMR systems using a standardized data dictionary.
- Create patient-level timelines from nodule detection through definitive treatment.
- Conduct structured or semi-structured qualitative interviews with MSTCVS participating hospitals to understand site-level lung cancer care workflows.
- Combine qualitative insights with chart-based findings to identify delays and variation.
- Coordinate with hospital sites regarding EMR access, interviews, and project logistics.
- Enter data into secure databases and perform basic data quality checks.
- Assist with project reporting and stakeholder presentations.
Required Qualifications*
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in nursing, public health, health sciences, or related field.
- Experience with medical chart abstraction or EMR review required.
- Experience with the STS General Thoracic Surgery Registry preferred.
Additional Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation across specialties.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on a time-limited project.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
- Position is temporary and limited to one year (12 months).
- Hybrid work environment (onsite and remote) based out of our Ann Arbor, Michigan office.
- Flexible schedule required, with in-office days as needed and availability to attend quarterly Quality Collaborative meetings at various locations across Michigan.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.