NSU MD Standardized Patient
Primary Purpose
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Job Category
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
Pay Basis: Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding?
No
Essential Job Functions
- Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner
- Teach and assess clinical skills of medical students and other learners
- Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer
- Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to learners
- Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance
- Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation
- Attend any training sessions required for technical software use
Major Duties/Critical Tasks
- Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner
- Teach and assess clinical skills of medical students and other learners
- Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer
- Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to learners
- Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance
- Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation
- Attend any training sessions required for technical software use
Job Requirements
- Ability to work well with a variety of people
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people
- Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades
- Ability to be well organized in all work aspects
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently
- Punctuality and reliability in attendance
- Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
- Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel
- Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work well with a variety of people
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people
- Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades
- Ability to be well organized in all work aspects
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently
- Punctuality and reliability in attendance
- Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
- Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel
- Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation
Required Education
High School or equivalent
Major (if Required)
None
Required Experience
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a standardized patient.
Is this a safety sensitive position?
No
Background Screening Required?
No
Pre-Employment Conditions
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