PRN Clinician​/Social Worker

Overview

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research. At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center.

Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare.

Be a part of the discovery!

Summary: PCR seeks a PRN Clinician or Social Worker who will serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson’s disease. The PRN Clinician or Social Worker will also conduct recruitment and lead educational public speaking events. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior level Clinician or Social Worker with geriatric experience.

• Works with affiliates or collaborating research sites
• Oversee and carry out the Free Memory Screen Clinic at respective site as assigned
• Administer cognitive tests and rating scales
• Responsible for the maintenance of the scales such as addressing queries, completing training, etc.
• Serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson’s disease
• Manage recruitment database, conduct recruitment and outreach initiatives for the various clinical trials
• Participate in meetings
• Lead educational public speaking events
• Conduct special projects
• Ensure assessments are conducted consistently and accurately across all participants
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded and entered into the study database
• Maintain confidential and secure handling of all participant data
• Regularly review data for completeness and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Adhere to all regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional review board (IRB) requirements
• Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity of data collection and reporting
• Attend regular training sessions to stay current with best practices and protocol updates
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, clinical trial coordinators, and other team members to ensure seamless study operations
• Provide feedback to the research team on any issues or improvements related to assessment administration
• Stay updated on advancements in neuropsychological assessment techniques and tools
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

• Master’s in social work, Psychology or related health field or PhD in related field.
• Combination of education and significant experience may be considered
• Experience working with a geriatric population, minimum of two years
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
• Proficient in administering cognitive assessments
• Travel between sites as necessary
• Clinical Research experience preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• People skills including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Excellent ability to report and present skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong mathematical knowledge
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and web-based enterprise solutions software.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…