Flexible Hours Standardized Patient & Feedback Coach

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Parking

Paid trainings

Networking with healthcare pros

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine – Hershey is seeking Standardized Patients to work in the Simulation Center, on-site and part-time as schedules allow. Candidates will portray diverse cases and provide constructive feedback to learners in a controlled educational setting.

Training is provided; involvement includes interview techniques, clinical communication, and feedback delivery. Background checks are required for employment with the University.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to receive and take direction.
• Motivation to help learners develop interviewing techniques and interpersonal skills.
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to portray a variety of patient cases.
• Eye for detail and a great memory.
• Flexibility.
• High School Degree or the equivalent.
• Basic computer skills (typing and data entry).
• Reliable email access.
• Reliable transportation.
• No specific experience level is required, but communication and feedback skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Portray cases that fit feedback skills and case portrayal abilities.
• Provide individualized feedback – a proxy for patient’s perspective.
• Provide continuity, reproducibility, and realism in interactions.
• Respond to learner skill and reinforce human connection.
• Evaluate skills using checklists and rubrics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to receive and take direction

Motivation to help learners develop

Self-awareness and emotional intelig

Ability to portray patient cases

Eye for detail and memory

Flexibility

Education

High School Degree or the equivalent

Tools

Typing

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine – Hershey is seeking Standardized Patients to work in the Simulation Center, on-site and part-time as schedules allow. Candidates will portray diverse cases and provide constructive feedback to learners in a controlled educational setting.

Training is provided; involvement includes interview techniques, clinical communication, and feedback delivery. Background checks are required for employment with the University.