Neuropsychology Technican I, Full-Time, Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Neuropsychology Technician with our Neuropsychology clinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. 

In this role, the Neuropsychology Technician is responsible for the core activities of the Neuropsychology Service including test administration and scoring of neuropsychology evaluations and consultations; maintaining raw data and test files; scheduling and coordinating patient appointments. This position will support both locations in Chicago and Merrillville, Indiana.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer over 80 different verbal, non-verbal, and written neuropsychological and psychological tests for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Score tests using standard scoring methods.
• Quality Control: Review test files to ensure they are complete and correct
• Maintain test files
• Help gather special records, such as previous medical and psychological reports from other departments as required to complete patient records
• Schedule assessments for patients by setting up consultation and lab appointments
• Ensure the department has current copies of tests and adequate supplies. Collect and maintain referral logs and statistics
• Support and train externs and interns during neuropsychological evaluations. Coordinate patient appointments with referral sources and families. Assist in billing and the management of medical charts as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Reliable Transportation to commute to both Chicago and Indiana clinic locations
• A completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational body
• Must be able to train and supervise interns and other trainees
• Must be able to interact with patients of all ages and backgrounds, faculty, and staff with tact, courtesy, and a professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a Neuropsychology Technician or equivalent to those job duties
• A completed Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience
• Have strong analytical skills
• Have a high level of organizational ability
• Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0FTE)
• Shift: Days 
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Neuropsychology
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.