What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychometric Rater position at Tandem Clinical Research?
Responsible for administering various psychometric efficacy scales, as well as completing interviews/ratings on study participants specific to several study protocols. This person will perform interview/ratings on study subjects to determine current levels of functioning and to create a clinical impression of the study subject’s current presentation throughout the duration of the trials. Clinical interviewing skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM IV and 5 diagnoses. Professionals in this role actively participate in outstanding patient service and accept responsibility for developing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with various diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.
· Perform diagnostic evaluations.
· Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview and determine eligibility for research trials.
· Submit accurate data utilizing Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and identified scoring conventions.
· Work with Principal Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.
· Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment.
· Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.
· Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.
· Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.
· Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.
· Attend all required investigator meetings and internal meetings; expected travel is 10-15%.
· Successfully complete all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales.
· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.
Qualifications:
· At least 1 year experience in psychometry or a relevant role.
· Master's degree required.
· Rater qualification certification perferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person