Travel Research Screening Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Living Division Screening Specialist is responsible for reviewing medical charts and completing initial interviews on study participants in various assisted living facilities across South Florida. 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 and preliminary eligibility for the current trials. This role may also administer cognitive and various other psychometric assessments, as allowed by Sponsor, as needed. Clinical interviewing skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM IV and 5 diagnoses, a basic understanding of common medical conditions, and medical terminology.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview and determine eligibility for research trials.

· Ability to travel to Senior living facilities.

· Conduct telephone and in-person prescreen interviews of potential research volunteers.

· Obtain detailed medical and psychiatric histories of potential volunteers.

· Evaluate potential eligibility of interested volunteers and forward eligible candidates to the appropriate research sites or to the Senior Rating Operations Manager, Rater Certification & Quality Manager, or designee for final assessment.

· Maintain knowledge of enrolling and upcoming study protocols at all research sites for proper referrals.

· Build and maintain waitlists of potential volunteers for future trials, including current participation status.

· Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment

· Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.

· Review all medical records.

· Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.

· As needed, train and certify on cognitive assessments to assist sites with subject visits.

· Review and make corrections to all scales and source based on feedback provided by rater training companies/sponsors in a timely manner.

· Complete all assigned tracking logs on time and with accurate information

· Assist with community events and other outreach initiatives

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a Psychology, pre-med, Science, or Neurology related area

· Superior patient interview and diagnostic skills

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Experience working in a clinical or medical setting.

· Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Medical/Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English/ Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road