Standardized Patient - Simulation Center - State College, University Park

Position Specifics

The Penn State College of Medicine - University Park location is recruiting for Standardized Patients to work with medical students in the Student Learning Center located in State College, PA. This position will require on-site presence.

About the Role

Working as a Standardized/Simulated Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the education of tomorrow’s physicians, health and other professionals. Although not meant to substitute real patients, SPs offer a highly realistic, educational resource give prospective professionals first-hand experience of interacting with people and show the importance of connecting with others through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized feedback – a proxy for patient’s perspective
• Engage with learners in carefully designed "role play" events
• Evaluate skills by checklist completion
• Offer continuity, reproducibility, and realism
• Display an appropriate range of behaviors and use of personal judgement
• Participate in the breast and pelvic exam sessions if desired

Qualifications

• High School Degree or the equivalent
• Basic computer skills (e.g. typing and data entry)
• Reliable email access
• Reliable transportation
• No specific experience level is required, but communication and feedback skills are essential

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid trainings
• Parking
• Flexible hours
• Gain knowledge about the healthcare community
• Develop accurate and precise feedback skills
• Network with other SPs
• Give back to the community
• The right to say "no" - either for scheduling conflicts or case content reasons

Schedule

This position is part time as needed based on applicant's individual schedules.

Pay

Competitive hourly rates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Motivation to help learners develop interviewing techniques and interpersonal skills
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Eye for detail and a great memory
Flexibility

Benefits

• Gain knowledge about the healthcare community
• Develop accurate and precise feedback skills
• Network with other SPs
• Give back to the community
• The right to say "no" - either for scheduling conflicts or case content reasons

Benefits

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