NM - Standardized Patient & Simulation Specialist

About the role

This position is nonexempt. This position reports to the Director of the Standardized Patient Program. This position starts at $18.49 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the recruitment, orientation, training, and evaluation of standardized patients.
• Aid in monitoring standardized patient performances and providing feedback for improvement, including all aspects of case portrayal such as delivery of details, affect, and physical simulation.
• Aid in overseeing attendance and preparing/inventorying supplies for clinical education activities involving standardized patients.
• Administer and support standardized payments, including data entry and timely document submission.
• Aid in clinical room preparation, ordering supplies, restocking rooms, and setting up rooms.
• Aid in coordinating and communicating standardized patient schedules and reminders.
• Report standardized patient or student issues to the Director of the Standardized Patient Program and/or appropriate Course Director and/or the Chair of Clinical Medicine.
• Aid in the preparation of standardized patients.
• Communicate effectively and handle challenging or confidential matters with professionalism.
• Direct students to the right equipment and materials to supplement their education.
• Develop and maintain competence in operating and maintaining high-fidelity manikin controls and perform manikin training sessions when possible.
• Aid in simulation sessions to ensure a quality experience for all participants.
• Assist with ordering supplies for SIM and timesheet entering for outside session assistants.
• Aid in the pickup and storage of donated supplies from local clinics/hospitals.
• Look for opportunities to assist with current and upcoming events/sessions, proactively.
• Support student practice opportunities.
• Aid in student training for procedures and skills within the scope of training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, and demonstrate initiative.
• Show detail orientation and have excellent office skills including typing and proofreading.
• Show excellent organizational, communication (written/oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and follow through on assignments with little direction.
• Show a positive attitude and be a team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals.
• Show knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and patient management software.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Show highly organized skills and strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Be self-starter, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, and take initiative to stay busy.

Requirements

• Regular, on-time attendance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree or 6 months of previous related experience and/or training;
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• CPR certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and patient management software.