Psychometrist Cover Letter

Please consider me for the psychometrist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the participant’s parents that may be observed incidentally.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficient in using computer to run software scoring programs, type behavioral notes, and print needed items
• Experience with legal cases and knowledge necessary to complete testing that can be relied upon to be used in a court of law, which includes child welfare cases, personal injury lawsuits
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with children, having skill in administering and scoring tests
• Demonstrated skill in handling crisis situations involving patients having emotional outbursts or physical emergencies
• Knowledge of how to correctly complete billing abstract form and use proper CPT and diagnostic codes
• Skilled in teaching and directing others regarding the neuropsychological evaluation process
• Familiarity with the use of an electronic medical record, especially EPIC
• Skilled in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests

I would like to submit my application for the psychometrist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and timely communication with health care team concerning patient testing results and outcomes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• MA in Psychology or Childhood Development, or closely related field
• Administer and scores individual neuropsychological tests following standardized administration procedures
• Record behavioral observations during the test session while establishing and maintaining rapport, eliciting optimum performance, and minimizing factors that could impact the validity of test performance
• Document test scores and maintains accurate records in departmental database
• Coordinates scheduling and communicates testing procedures and objectives to patients and other hospital personnel as requested
• Experience in administration and scoring of psychological and neuropsychological measures
• Excellent proficiency in Windows-based computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Access) and Internet Explorer
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint) skills

In response to your job posting for psychometrist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests given to elderly Spanish and/or English speaking individuals with and without dementia
• Demonstrated supervisory skills to guide Psychometrists on testing methods
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate and resolves issues with a diverse participant population
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, web-based applications and specialized psychometry software
• Graduate level training in test administration, scoring, and interpretation
• Experience providing clinical services to older adults
• A minimum of 12 months experience conducting psychometric assessments
• Experience conducting research involving human subjects

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychometrist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate direction and instruction to patients/participants in the administration of testing without compromising testing validity.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Graduation from college with a major in psychology or a closely related field including training in administering and scoring individual and group psychological tests
• Experience in the administration of a variety of neuropsychological tests, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Wechsler Memory Scale, the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination and the California Verbal Learning Tests, the 7-minute Screen and the Blessed and Folstein mental status tests to neurologically and/or psychiatrically impaired patients
• Solid computer skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and variety of web-based programs
• Training in Good Clinical Practices and HIPAA
• Prior expereince conducting literature reviews, clinical interviews and neuropsychological testing (preferred)
• BA in Psychology or Childhood Development or closely related field
• Experience administering, recording, and scoring psychological tests
• Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, observational skills

I would like to submit my application for the psychometrist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for age appropriate assessments and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and time management skills
• Strong methodical and detail-oriented skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Windows environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills essential
• Prior Neuropsychology experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in administering and scoring standardized psychometric testing, such as Mullen, WPPSI-IV, WISC-IV and WASI
• Proficient computer skills, experience with windows OS, and basic Microsoft software
• Experience with psychiatric or other special populations preferred