Psychometrist-30130

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Psychometrician to administer, score, and document standardized psych and neuropsychological assessments across diverse populations under licensed psychologists. The role collaborates with providers and researchers and supports administrative needs of the service.

The candidate will assist in intakes, testing, reporting, and training, while maintaining testing equipment and scheduling workflows in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience administering and scoring standardized assessments across diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations including those with cognitive/behavioral challenges.
• Preferred experience with REDCap and SPSS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brief intakes with patients seeking a neuropsychological evaluation.
• Enter outpatients into the neuropsychology clinic schedule and EPIC.
• Contact insurance to obtain benefits and pre-authorizations.
• Assist in claims adjustment procedures.
• Administer and score neuropsychological test batteries and report scores to supervising psychologists.
• Administer and score standardized psychological, developmental, and behavioral assessments.
• Draft test results and evaluation reports for supervising psychologists.
• Assist in training interns, postdocs, staff, and volunteers.
• Perform regular quality assurance checks of trainees and research staff.
• Maintain supplies and oversee testing equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience administering and scoring

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Interacting with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

SPSS

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Behavioral Sci PBC C

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Psychometrician will administer, score, and document standardized psychological and neuropsychological assessments to patients of diverse clinical populations, including neurodevelopmental, neurological, medical, behavioral, and mental health conditions, under the supervision of licensed psychologists and will attend to the administrative needs of the service. This role works collaboratively with licensed providers, researchers, and interdisciplinary teams across assigned programs. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience administering and scoring standardized psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments across diverse patient populations, as directed by test manuals.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations, including persons who may have cognitive and/or behavioral problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REDCap and SPSS would be desirable

Competencies

Physical Demands:

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brief intakes with patients seeking a neuropsychological evaluation.
• Enter outpatients into the neuropsychology clinic schedule as well as in EPIC.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain benefits as well as initiate any necessary pre-authorizations.
• If needed, assist in claims adjustment procedures.
• Administer one-on-one neuropsychological test batteries to patients, score protocols, and report test scores to supervising psychologists.
• Administer and score standardized psychological, developmental, and behavioral assessments for diverse patient populations, which may include individuals with a wide range of neurologic, medical, neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism spectrum disorder), and psychiatric conditions.
• Draft test results and evaluation report for supervising psychologists as needed.
• Assist in the training of interns, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and/or volunteers.
• Perform regular quality assurance checks of trainees and/or research staff regarding test scoring and provide the necessary feedback to both students and supervisors.
• Maintain supply of test forms, order any necessary forms or tests, and oversee maintenance and functionality of testing equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.