Part-time Standardized Patient

NBEO; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is hiring part-time Standardized Patients to assist with licensure examinations. On-site role in Charlotte, NC, offering a consistent annual testing cycle from August through May.

Typical weekly hours vary (12–20), with pay at $17 per hour and strict adherence to confidentiality and testing protocols. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and availability for sessions 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., multiple days per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical skills exam performed by optometry candidates.
• Maintain a highly standardized testing environment and follow SOPs.
• Complete checklists before and after testing and report issues promptly.
• Report testing abnormalities or candidate issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to training/standardization requirements and be comfortable using electronic devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is hiring part-time Standardized Patients to assist the organization.

The National Board of Examiners in Optometryis an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization whose examinations are universally accepted for optometric licensure in the United States and internationally. NBEO’s mission is to protect the public by developing, administering, scoring, and reporting results of valid examinations that assess competence in optometry. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

The NBEO is an equal employment opportunity employer. NBEO’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. NBEO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also NBEO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of NBEO unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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This role is a part-time, on-site position located at 7910 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, NC 28273

Important information: Work is available during the testing season, which runs from August through May. The position is not scheduled to operate during June and July, offering Standardized Patients a consistent annual break between testing cycles.

Highlights:

• Participate as a standardized patient in an optometric licensure examination. In this role you will be trained to sit for examinees by acting as a patient and participating in clinical optometric procedures of an eye examination.
• The typical work week ranges from 12-20 hours, depending on scheduling needs.
• $17 per hour

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants must be available for testing sessions between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., at least 2 days per week, Monday -Friday. (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday availability preferred)
• Must have a reliable form of transportation in order to report for scheduled assignments reliably and punctually

Strong attention to detail in testing procedures

Ability to provide feedback on candidate performance

Adherence to exam video and audio recording protocols

Team-oriented with flexibility to support organizational needs

• Ability to solve practical problems
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the clinical skills exam performed by optometry candidates. Skills that may be performed are described below:

Skill Description

Biomicroscopy

an evaluation of the eyelids, eyelashes, lacrimal drainage, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, crystalline lens and includes upper lid eversion

Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

a measurement of the intraocular pressure

Gonioscopy

a procedure using a type of contact lens to assess the relative openness of the anterior chamber angle

Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

an assessment of the peripheral retina

Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation includes evaluation of the lens, vitreous, and retina including the optic nerve and macula

• Report to the NCCTO Site Manager and maintain a highly standardized testing environment for candidates taking high-stakes licensure examinations as a Standardized Patient.
• Serve as a proctor for the Injections Skill Exam, the Laser and Surgical Procedures Exam and Posterior Segment Skills of the Part III PEPS exam when requested.
• Properly complete a checklist before and after testing as part of standard operating procedures
• Clean optometric equipment following specific protocols
• Assess candidate performance based on scoring criteria set for this position
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all secure exam materials and information and candidate information
• Report any testing abnormalities or candidate issues promptly
• Consistently adhere to training and standardization requirements
• Must be comfortable using an electronic device to perform job-related duties

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Voluntary projects could require moderate or heavy lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel:
Travel is not expected for this position.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.