Professional Rater II (Hybrid) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and holidays

Competitive health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Retirement savings plan (403b)

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated Professional Rater II to support a precision medicine trial in primary care clinics.

You will recruit participants, obtain informed consent, collect data, and coordinate study activities with physicians and staff in a dynamic hybrid work setting. This role emphasizes attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Experience in Human Subject Research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, screens and schedules subjects for study per protocol.
• Documents case history, charts and test scores using PC systems.
• Plans and implements study phases and day-to-day operations; troubleshoots cases.
• Administers/scores tests and prepares progress reports; attends meetings.
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.
• Monitors and orders supplies for the study.
• Delivers study samples to lab for testing.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Professional Rater II to support an innovative precision medicine trial in primary care clinics. This multi-level study aims to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes related to tobacco treatment, including increasing treatment uptake and overall effectiveness. In this role, you will work directly with patients and physicians, playing a key part in implementing and evaluating study procedures. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and data collection. You will also assist in training clinical and research staff on study protocols. This position offers a dynamic mix of remote and on-site work at our medical center, providing opportunities for hands-on experience in clinical research and patient interaction within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, screens and schedules subjects for study per protocol.


• Documents case history, charts and test scores using PC computer systems.


• Plans and implements study phases, day-to-day in-house and field operations and trouble shoots case processes.


• Administers/scores tests, prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings, providing case statistical analysis.


• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.


• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.


• Delivers study samples to lab for testing.


• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with adults of all ages.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.


• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Human Subject Research (1 Year)

Skills

Computer Systems, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Patient Support, Physician Communications, Psychology, Recruiting, Research Data Collection, Social Work, Teamwork

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.


• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.


• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.


• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.


• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.