Clinical/Technical Specialist - Benton Neuropsychology Clinic
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical/Technical Specialist to support the Benton Neuropsychology Clinic. Under the supervision of a staff neuropsychologist, this position will administer neuropsychological tests on patients, as well as organize and score test results and prepare summaries of test results. Other responsibilities include managing data transfer and maintaining patient electronic health records.
Duties to Include:
- Assists with assessment of patients using clinical neuropsychological tests of cognition and behavior.
- Assists with acquisition and organization of data regarding the cognitive and behavioral function of brain-injured persons.
- Provides a specialized level of clinical/technical service for patients with other team members.
- Maintains and updates equipment and supplies used in providing specialty care or services.
- Communicates detailed patient information with other members of our team.
- Uses strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and provide a comfortable testing environment.
- Collaborates with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure safe and effective delivery of care.
- Follows, applies policies, and performs documentation requirements.
- Participates in Quality Assurance.
- Reports variances and works to address them.
- Provides training to new clinical staff, practicum students, and incoming post-doctoral fellows working and training in our clinic.
- Models standardized Neuropsychological exams when residents, graduate students, and other people observe our clinic.
- Administers and scores neuropsychological tests under the supervision of staff neuropsychologists. Prepares summaries of test results.
- Obtains library reprints and articles, maintaining reference files as needed.
- Performs coding and transfer of information into computerized database.
- Manages and scan in all clinic files into database.
- Organizes patient charts, maintains patient log, collects, and summarizes test results, and maintains patient data files, using standard psychological protocols and procedures.
- Determines appropriate billing level and processes patient charges.
- Maintains inventory of neuropsychological test forms, booklets, and other supplies; orders supplies as needed or requested; restocks examination rooms on a regular basis.
- Triages consults to help our clinic run effectively.
- Prepares raw data and summary of test scores for outside doctors.
- Assists with research projects when available and as needed by providers, graduate students, and special requests.
For full job description, please send request to contact below.
Percent of Effort: 100%
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to apply knowledge in relationships with brain-injured persons
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proficiency in computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with neuropsychological and neurological data.
- Previous experience working with elderly medical patients.
- Some knowledge of the University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations.
- Bilingual in Spanish or proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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