Clinical Psychometric Rater

Alcanza Clinical Research•Decatur, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychometric Rater interviews research participants and their informants or caregivers to evaluate potential participation in clinical research studies. The role conducts psychometric assessments for various health conditions while complying with study protocols, standard operating procedures, GCP, ICH, FDA regulations, and privacy guidelines. The position is part of Alcanza, a multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company operating across multiple states and Puerto Rico and conducting Phase I–IV studies in areas including vaccines, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine.

Requirements

Master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications.
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and ability to work independently and with coworkers, participants, managers, and external customers.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and priorities.
Professional, respectful, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
High degree of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and professionally, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous certification to rate one or more of the following scales is highly preferred: SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, RBANS, and MOCA.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is a plus.
BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review participants’ medical histories, meet with potential participants, conduct prescreening interviews, and discuss study eligibility criteria with the study team.
Conduct psychometric rating scales for clinical trials involving diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, GAD, major depressive disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, following applicable protocols and regulations.
Respond appropriately to potential risks of harm to participants or others identified during evaluations.
Calculate and use rating-scale results as appropriate to determine protocol eligibility.
Meet with sponsors, study monitors, and medical monitors as needed to address questions about ratings.
Maintain consistency in ratings and review ratings across studies and participants for efficacy and consistency.
Maintain source documentation in accordance with ALCOA-C standards and complete monitor and sponsor queries.
Complete sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain and renew rater certifications as required by protocols.
Attend and successfully complete company training programs, and participate in webinars and study meetings as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of participant, customer, and company information.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.