Per Diem Patient Exam Role-Player (Clinical Skills)

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Bellevue (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Job summary

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC) to portray a patient for medical student assessments at a Bellevue/North Pittsburgh area clinic. The role requires Saturday availability (7 AM - 2:30 PM) and involves participating in sensitive examinations with standardized feedback and evaluation.

Candidates must meet education basics, be able to handle confidential information, and be comfortable with breast, gynecological, or prostate

Qualifications

• Education level required: high school or equivalent; college degree preferred in health science.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA/FERPA regulations.
• Willingness to participate in breast, gyn, or prostate examinations as part of SPEC role.

Responsibilities

• Provide informative and accurate feedback to students while acting as a patient during simulated exams.
• Interact with medical students in a standardized manner during history and physical exams.
• Wear a hospital gown during examinations and be observed by students.
• Accurately remember encounters to rate student behaviors.
• Mentor and train entry-level SPECs and maintain confidentiality of cases.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

FERPA knowledge

Confidentiality

Team player

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health science (preferred)

Job description

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC) to portray a patient for medical student assessments at a Bellevue/North Pittsburgh area clinic. The role requires Saturday availability (7 AM - 2:30 PM) and involves participating in sensitive examinations with standardized feedback and evaluation.

Candidates must meet education basics, be able to handle confidential information, and be comfortable with breast, gynecological, or prostate