Standardized Patient (H)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami's Department of Medical Student Education is seeking a part-time Standardized Patient to work in Miami, FL. The role involves recreating patient histories, physical findings, and emotional responses for simulated clinical encounters, and providing feedback to medical students.

You'll participate in interactive scenarios, deliver verbal and written feedback, and collaborate with learners and faculty while upholding university policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Recreate patient histories, physical findings, and emotional responses for simulated encounters.
• Evaluate and teach communication techniques to help learners elicit information and establish rapport.
• Complete checklists accurately and comprehensively.
• Provide verbal and written constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title & Location

The Department of Medical Student Education has an exciting opportunity for a Part‑time Standardized Patient to work in Miami, FL.

Role Description

The Standardized Patient recreates the history, physical findings and emotional responses of an actual patient in simulated “clinical” encounters. Additionally, a Standardized Patient evaluates and teaches communication techniques that help a healthcare professional elicit information necessary for diagnosis and treatment, while establishing rapport with the patient. Simulates all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner. Completes checklists accurately and completely. Provides both verbal and written constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues. Works in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers. Accepts ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporates into case simulation. Promotes positive communication about the Miller School of Medicine and its programs within the healthcare and local communities. Participates in presentations to a variety of community, political and medical audiences. Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent No experience required General knowledge of office procedures and operations Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

About UHealth / The University of Miami

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.