Clinical Rater

ADP, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Clinical Rater to administer, score, and document standardized cognitive outcomes in AD-related trials. You will recruit and lead public speaking events while serving as a senior clinician or researcher with geriatric experience.

The role requires expertise in cognitive assessments, data entry, and adherence to GCP/IRB, with opportunities to collaborate across sites and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work, psychology or related health field (or PhD).
• Combination of education and significant experience may be considered.
• Experience working with a geriatric population, minimum of two years.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team as well as independently.
• Proficient in administering cognitive assessments.
• Clinical Research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive tests and rating scales in trials for neurodegenerative diseases.
• Oversee recruitment databases and conduct outreach for trials.
• Serve as a rater on trials for Alzheimer’s, MCI and Parkinson’s disease.
• Maintain data in the study database and ensure accuracy.
• Adhere to GCP and IRB requirements; ensure data confidentiality.
• Provide feedback to the team and participate in protocol training.
• Collaborate with investigators and trial staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish preferred

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Interpersonal skills

Report & presentation

Math skills

Software knowledge

Education

MSW / Psychology or related health field

PhD in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web browsers (Chrome/Firefox)

Job description

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Clinical Rater

Full Time San Antonio, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Summary: PCR seeks a Clinical Rater in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) trials who is a specialized clinician or researcher responsible for administering, scoring, and documenting standardized psychometric and cognitive outcome assessments. A clinical rater will serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson’s disease. The Clinical Rater will also conduct recruitment and lead educational public speaking events. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior level Clinician or Social Worker with geriatric experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with affiliates or collaborating research sites
• Oversee and carry out the Free Memory Screen Clinic at respective site as assigned
• Administersemi-structured interview,cognitive tests and rating scales
• Responsible for the maintenance of the scales such as addressing queries, completing training, etc.
• Serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Parkinson’s disease
• Manage recruitment database, conduct recruitment and outreach initiatives for the various clinical trials
• Lead educational public speaking events
• Conduct special projects
• Ensure assessments are conducted consistently and accurately across all participants
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded into the study database
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of all participant data
• Regularly review data for completeness and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Adhere to all regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional review board (IRB) requirements
• Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity of data collection and reporting
• Attend regular training sessions to stay current with best practices and protocol updates

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, clinical trial coordinators, and other team members to ensure seamless study operations
• Provide feedback to the research team on any issues or improvements related to assessment administration
• Stay updated on advancements in neuropsychological assessment techniques and tools
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications:

• Master’s in social work, Psychology or related health field or PhD in related field.
• Combination of education and significant experience may be considered
• Experience working with a geriatric population, minimum of two years
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
• Proficient in administering cognitive assessments
• Clinical Research experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• People skills including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Excellent ability to report and present skillsStrong interpersonal skills
• Strong mathematical knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Foxfire, and web-based enterprise solutions software.

Certificates and Licenses:Valid Driver’s License

FLSA Classification:This is an exempt position

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office and/or clinical environment.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasionally squatting, kneeling, or bending.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.