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Clinician / Social Worker

Pinnacle Clinical Research
Ridgewood, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research. At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives.  We pride ourselves on conducting high-quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare.

Be a part of the discovery!

Summary :

PCR CRCNJ seeks a Clinician who will serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Parkinson’s disease. The Clinician will also conduct recruitment and lead educational public speaking events. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior-level Clinician with geriatric experience.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Works with affiliates or collaborating research sites.
  • Administer cognitive tests and rating scales.
  • 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.
  • Participate in meetings.
  • Lead educational public speaking events.
  • Conduct special projects.
  • Ensure assessments are conducted consistently and accurately across all participants.
  • Ensure all data is accurately recorded and entered into the study database.
  • Maintain confidential 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel between two sites in NJ.
  • Competencies :

  • 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 skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong mathematical knowledge.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Foxfire, and web-based enterprise solutions software.
  • 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work is performed in an office / laboratory and / or a clinical environment.
  • Exposure to biological fluids and / or bloodborne pathogens.
  • Personal protective equipment is required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
  • Heavy travel between all Pinnacle locations required.
  • Occasional domestic / international travel may be required.
  • Ability to work in an upright and / or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
  • Frequent mobility required.
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.
  • Salary and Benefits :

    Pinnacle Clinical Research provides each of our team members with opportunities for personal and

    professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent

    benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry. The salary range for this

    position will be commensurate with experience.

  • 401k.
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, HSA, and life insurance.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off.
  • 14 paid company holidays.
  • Tranquility Room (specific locations only).
  • Pinnacle Gym (specific locations only).
  • Scrub voucher (specific positions apply).
  • And more.
  • Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

    About Pinnacle Clinical Research :

    At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare.

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