Psychometrist

Department:

02241 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Neurology: Behavioral

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with 12 hours in Psychology and one year of experience in psychological or educational testing in a psychological practice or academic setting. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Administers and scores various neuropsychological and psychological tests, congruent with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes allowing involvement of a psychological technician. Assists the supervising neuropsychologist/psychologist by administering test and other measures to patients to assess factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, general cognition, personality assessment and psychopathy. 2. Schedules time and place for test administrations; keeps neuropsychologist/psychologist/psychologist informed of situations that might delay and/or interfere with testing procedures; scores tests using appropriate reference tables and draft score profiles. Schedules additional appointments as required. 3. Observes patients before, during and after testing, records behavioral observations. Reports to neuropsychologist/psychologist/psychologist any information that may affect the validity and significance of test results. Works collaboratively with other staff and reports any patient testing issues to supervising psychologist. 4. Documents and records behavioral observations and patient performance during testing. 5. Maintains interface with neuropsychologist/psychologist physicians and related medical personnel; meets regularly with clinic staff to maintain smooth and efficient clinic functioning. 6. Assists neuropsychologist/psychologist in collecting accurate data for various research projects by administering test batteries to selected subjects at designated intervals. 7. Ensures all paperwork is prepared prior to patient visit, compliance with all state and federal laws governing patient medical records and health information privacy. 8. Maintains and organizes testing materials and equipment to include ordering testing materials to ensure adequate inventory at all times. 9. Other administrative and patient care duties as assigned. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients Experience and comfort working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, including older adults Detail oriented and provides accurate and error-free scoring and data entry Proficient with administrative and computer skills primarily Microsoft Office software: Word, Access, Excel and Outlook Strong customer service skills General knowledge of psychological principles applying to intelligence, aptitude and personality assessment WORK ENVIRONMENT: Well-lit, clean environment Moderate noise level PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.