Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC Patient - per diem ) - Bellevue/North Pittsburgh

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Bellevue (Allegheny County); On-site; 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

JOB SUMMARY

A Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (hereafter referred to as “SPEC”), is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a patient. SPEC’s portray the specific situation exactly the same way each time they encounter a student. The SPEC will be expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SPEC provides constructive feedback and evaluates the performance of students using standardized measurement tools and participates in training/mentoring entry-level SPECs. The SPEC Program gives medical students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment.

This per diem position requires availability as needed on Saturdays, from 7 AM - 2:30 PM. The SPEC patient will act as a patient, helping to review medical student performance at a health clinic in the Bellevue/North Pittsburgh area.

**Must be willing to participate in Breast, GYN or Prostate examinations**

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include providing informative and accurate feedback to students, while acting as a patient during sensitive physical examinations;
• Interacts with medical students in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations;
• Permits physical examinations wearing a hospital gown while being observed;
• Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of accurately rating student behaviors;
• Provides training and mentorship of entry-level SPECs;
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and evaluations; and
• Be able to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Maintain character and permit examinations that may be performed awkwardly;
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students during and after a mock exam scenario;
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA), at the clinic level;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Willingness to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis;
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent skills in accounting, finance and business procedures;
• Organizational skills; must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Flexibility to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs;
• Strong leadership skills and good judgment at the Administrative level;
• Be open minded, patient, creative, enthusiastic, understanding and a team player and understand the requirements for an equal opportunity employer;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to: a high school or equivalent degree required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred especially in field of health science.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding positions as faculty and staff at our campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Elmira, New York; and Bradenton, Florida.

Each employee contributes directly to LECOM’s growth and success and takes pride in being a member of the LECOM family. Employees embrace the osteopathic principles of compassionate and caring primary health care and serve as professional role models for LECOM students.

We are very excited to welcome you to our vibrant and engaging work culture, where you can grow, develop, and share your talents. We look forward to your personal contribution to LECOM’s mission of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. You will find that we provide a highly productive and energetic workplace, with unlimited opportunities for personal satisfaction and career advancement. We are confident that you will agree that LECOM is a great place to work!

LECOM offers competitive wages and benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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