Standardized Patient (Part-Time) - In-Person/Virtual

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Standardized Patient to portray patients in medical education settings. The role offers 5 hours per week with both in-person and virtual opportunities and pays $18.00-$23.00 per hour. Start date: 10/12/2026 for six months or longer.

A bachelor’s degree is required; experience and training are acceptable. The position involves scripted scenarios, feedback to learners, confidentiality, and collaboration with educators to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Scenario portrayal: Portray patients with predefined symptoms and medical history according to scripts for standardized encounters.
• Communication and interaction: Engage with students and professionals to practice history-taking, examinations, and patient-centered care.
• Feedback and assessment: Provide constructive feedback using standardized tools and checklists.
• Training and preparation: Attend sessions to become familiar with scenarios and findings.
• Professionalism and confidentiality: Maintain professionalism and learner confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Play various patient roles and adapt to different scenarios as needed.
• Collaboration and communication: Work with educators and coordinators to ensure smooth session execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (training and experience)

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Standardized Patient to portray patients in medical education settings. The role offers 5 hours per week with both in-person and virtual opportunities and pays $18.00-$23.00 per hour. Start date: 10/12/2026 for six months or longer.

A bachelor’s degree is required; experience and training are acceptable. The position involves scripted scenarios, feedback to learners, confidentiality, and collaboration with educators to