Disability Assessment Analyst II

NBME•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

NBME® is currently seeking a Disability Assessment Analyst II to join our Disability Services unit. The Disability Assessment Analyst (DAA) II will be primarily responsible for reviewing requests for test accommodations and making final decisions for test accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for NBME owned and co-sponsored products. The DAA II conducts thorough reviews of accompanying documentation, such as clinical evaluations/assessments, psychoeducational assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, progress notes, medical records, academic records, and other supporting documentation. In addition, the DAA II will consult with the Manager, Examinee Accommodations on various projects and needs for the unit. This role has been designated as hybrid, which means it generally does not require onsite work more than an average of 2-3 times per month and may require additional prescheduled onsite work. Employees will have the ability to select their primary work location (on-site/hybrid) based on their preference. We're open to considering candidates in the following states: PA, NJ, DE, and MD. Please note that onsite interviews and onboarding at our Philadelphia office may be required for this role. If applicable, advance notice will be provided to support planning. At NBME, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the healthcare community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and extensive experience with psycho-educational, psychological, and/or neuropsychological tests and measures.
Advanced knowledge and experience using current diagnostic criteria for cognitive, learning, attention, and psychiatric disorders.
Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Familiarity with principles and practices of accessible testing.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong analytic, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Poses a strong aptitude for customer service.
Ability to perform within a team context while also being self-directed in an independent environment.
Familiarity with MS Office applications.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in reviewing psychoeducational, psychological, or neuropsychological evaluations and/or determining disability accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), preferably within an academic, clinical, or assessment setting.
Doctoral Degree

Responsibilities

Complete professional audit/review of requests for accommodations in accordance with the ADA and create accurate custom correspondence communicating decision to examinees within a specified time frame.
Superior and accurate oral and written communication of current documentation guidelines and NBME/USMLE policy/practices to examinees, and others.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding disability related information and test accommodations.
Provide excellent customer service as a subject matter expert for questions related to disability documentation requirements and for escalated issues.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Contribute to various projects and on tasks as assigned by the Manager, Examinee Accommodations.