Standardized Patient

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Standardized Patient to portray patients and provide feedback for medical training. Responsibilities include memorizing patient cases, performing physical exams as needed, and evaluating medical students' performance. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree, with prior experience as a standardized patient preferred. Strong communication and technical acting skills are essential. The position offers flexible scheduling at a rate of $21-$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Prior experience as a standardized patient preferred.
• Willingness to be recorded during simulations.

Responsibilities

• Memorize and portray patient case materials accurately.
• Perform physical examinations as required.
• Provide feedback on learner performance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to synthesize case information

Punctuality and preparedness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Advanced degree

Job description

Position Information

At the UCR Center for Simulated Patient Care (CSPC) at the School of Medicine, Standardized Patients (SPs) portray patients, family members, or others to allow students to practice physical exam skills, history taking, communication skills, and other exercises. SPs learn symptoms, personality traits, and other characteristics of a patient and perform them in a standardized way. For a patient role, SPs receive case materials in advance of training that must be memorized to accurately portray the patient with a learner (medical student, resident, or doctor). Physical examinations are required in some cases and are performed on skin. SPs wear a patient gown over undergarments during physical exam cases. There are no invasive exams or procedures. SPs may provide feedback through oral and written communication and may complete checklists indicating the learner’s performance.

Salary: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour. Role is per diem and scheduled on an as-needed basis. Applicants must have current work authorization. The University will not sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Memorize and portray patient case materials accurately.
• Perform physical examinations as required.
• Wear appropriate patient gown during exams.
• Provide oral and written feedback on learner performance.
• Complete checklists to indicate what the learner did or did not do.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Prior experience as a standardized patient.

Minimum Requirements

• Interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and guest professionals.
• Verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively convey and present information to diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize case information and portray characters in a believable and accurate manner, including a variety of symptoms and character affects.
• Willing to be audio and video recorded during simulations.
• Punctual, prepared and present for all scheduled events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough technical acting or dance (or related specialty) skills and proficiency and demonstrated expertise.
• Familiarity with some medical terminology and procedures.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.