Work in Iowa Healthcare Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

MercyOne provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

• Free Premium Membership to care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

• Wellness Program

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration and scoring psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist. Collects patient demographic information as requested. Perform various clerical or administrative duties that include, but are not limited to, patient scheduling, billing and coding of procedures and procurement of office and testing supplies as requested.

• What You'll Do:

• Provide psychological and neuropsychological testing services to persons with neurologic injuries and illnesses and their families.

• Evaluate, manage and record patient behaviors; assemble test data and calculate summary scores. Score tests and report findings to psychologist for interpretation.

• Ensure that all appropriate pre-authorizations have been completed before administering testing and/or other related services.

• Administer and score psychological test batteries (determined by the supervising professional) evaluating cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status in order to assist Neuropsychologists, Psychologists, Neurologists, and other medical professionals in differential neuropsychiatric diagnosis and related treatment decisions.

• Provide technical psychometric and database support, including as appropriate for clinical research projects.

• Provide Neuropsychologist or Psychologist with description of patient's behavior during testing and observed incidentally.

• Assist with research and other projects, including maintenance of clinical database.

Qualifications:

• Requirements and Education: - Bachelor degree in Education, Nursing, Mathematics, Biology or Psychology from an accredited program required.

• Master degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

• Completion of Psychometrist training preferred.

• 2 – 3 years administrating psychological and neuropsychological tests on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients experience required.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran