Psychometrist, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

6d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on site role within the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center that involves working across a range of observational research studies and clinical trials. Candidates should be comfortable working with older adults, both with and without cognitive impairment, and their care partners. Administers and scores neuropsychological and psychological tests under the guidance of a clinical neuropsychologist or a clinical psychologist. Ensures the accuracy of test scores and provides detailed behavioral observations to aid in the interpretation of test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in neuropsychological procedures or similar direct patient care
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow standardized protocols.
• Organized and detailed orientated in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of neuropsychological data.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the supervising neuropsychologist, administers and scores a comprehensive battery of standardized neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Assists with the coordination of testing procedures for clinical and/or research programs.
• Participates in the development and modification of test batteries to evaluate patient cognitive abilities, aptitudes, achievement, personality, and psychological status.
• Determines the most suitable testing procedures to be used and adapts procedures as necessary.
• Prepares patient charts and testing materials in coordination with the supervising neuropsychologist.
• Administers tests in a standardized manner, ensuring accuracy while documenting detailed behavioral observations throughout the testing processes to aid the neuropsychologist with their interpretation and the completeness of the patient’s evaluation.
• Participates in establishing proficiency in job duties at the desired level of competency i.e.; review and ensure timeliness and accuracy of administering tests and scoring patient charts.
• Utilizes computerized scoring software, word processing, and database programs to prepare a summary of test results.
• Assists with administration duties such as coordination of scheduling patients, patient reminder phone calls, insurance checks, and performing regular inventory checks on testing protocols, materials and office supplies.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level