Professional Rater II (Hybrid) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Professional Rater II to support an innovative precision medicine trial in primary care clinics. This multi-level study aims to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes related to tobacco treatment, including increasing treatment uptake and overall effectiveness. In this role, you will work directly with patients and physicians, playing a key part in implementing and evaluating study procedures. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and data collection. You will also assist in training clinical and research staff on study protocols. This position offers a dynamic mix of remote and on-site work at our medical center, providing opportunities for hands-on experience in clinical research and patient interaction within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Relevant Experience (1 Year)
• Proficient in using PC-based computer programs and applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Human Subject Research (1 Year)
• Computer Systems
• Data Organization
• Detail-Oriented
• Interactive Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Patient Support
• Physician Communications
• Psychology
• Recruiting
• Researching
• Social Work

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, screens and schedules subjects for study per protocol.
• Documents case history, charts and test scores using PC computer systems.
• Performs phlebotomy and other testing in accordance with study guidelines.
• Plans and implements study phases, day-to-day in-house and field operations and trouble shoots case processes.
• Administers/scores tests, prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings, providing case statistical analysis.
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.
• Proficient in using PC-based computer programs and applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Delivers study samples to lab for testing.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level