Standardized Patient - Clinical Skills Practice & Feedback

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM); Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) seeks Standardized Patients to portray patients with specific medical conditions in the classroom, providing realistic interactions for medical students in a controlled environment.

You will memorize case scripts, portray consistent scenarios, give constructive feedback, and maintain strict confidentiality while adapting to diverse personalities and sensitive topics. Flexible hours and occasional on‑call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; associate/bachelor preferred in health sciences, psychology, or performing arts.
• Must read/write in English; strong communication and feedback skills; willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Memorizes and learns a case script portraying a health concern with emotions, behavior, and symptoms.
• Interacts with medical students in a standardized manner during simulated histories/exams.
• Permits interviews and exams on camera or live, while maintaining protocol and confidentiality.
• Accurately remembers encounters to rate student performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of case information and student data; supports program operations.

Skills

Acting skills

Role playing

Improvisation

Communication skills

confidentiality

Feedback delivery

Flexibility

On-call readiness

Teamwork

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Health science

Psychology

Performing arts

Job description

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) seeks Standardized Patients to portray patients with specific medical conditions in the classroom, providing realistic interactions for medical students in a controlled environment.

You will memorize case scripts, portray consistent scenarios, give constructive feedback, and maintain strict confidentiality while adapting to diverse personalities and sensitive topics. Flexible hours and occasional on‑call shifts are required.