Psychometrist- (Part-time)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a part-time Psychometrist to administer and score psychological tests under supervision at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion. You will collaborate with staff psychologists and ensure timely documentation in patient records.

Minimum BS in Psychology with 0.5 year test procedures experience; preferred 1–2 years human services work and a Master’s degree. Penn Medicine emphasizes patient care, research, and education in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Psychology or related field required.
• 0.5 year of experience in test procedures required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Works with psychologists in treatment and care management.
• Communicates results within eight working days of testing.
• Trains practicum students and residents in test administration.
• Documents all contacts with patients in the medical record.

Skills

Test administration

Neuropsychological testing

Documentation

Education

BS in Psychology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

Psychometrist

Schedule; Part-time/20 Hours Per Week

Location: Suburban Outpatient Pavilion

POSITION SUMMARY: Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests upon requests of, and under supervision of, staff psychologists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests, and summarizes test data.
• Works in collaboration with psychologists in the treatment and care management of patients. Collects appropriate information regarding patient social history, presenting complaints and symptoms, pertinent interval changes, when appropriate
• Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of patients. Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of outpatients within eight working days of the test administration.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to properly administer and score existing and new psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Trains and supervises master’s level practicum students, predoctoral and postdoctoral residents in the administration of neuropsychological and psychological test batteries to ensure proper standardization, acceptable sequencing an accurate scoring.
• Assumes responsibility for organizing and overseeing the functions and procedures of the neuropsychological assessment lab. Maintains knowledge of new instruments and procedures, managing inventory, utilization of software including assisting with technical support and troubleshooting.
• Consistently and accurately documents all contacts with patients in the medical record.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Coordinates and performs quality assurance and improvement studies, monitoring performance indicators and submitting reports to assigned committees overseeing the testing lab.
• Presents case material and procedural issues, contributing to discussions pertaining to patient care and departmental operations in Department meetings as indicated.
• Participates in professional organizations and educational endeavors to enhance and maintain professionalism and quality service within the scope of the above responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Psychology or related field.
• On-half (1/2) year of experience in test procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) to two (2) years of human services work.
• Master’s degree

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.