Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist- CSEAC

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Medicine department, Education Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC), invites applications for the Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist. The role directs the SP program, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training and coaching of standardized patients to meet curricular needs.

You will work with faculty and program leadership to implement SP case materials, advise on SP program strategy and ensure compliance with accreditation standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree may be desirable.
• 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years preferred.
• Experience in a medical educational or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and information to faculty, learners, and staff.
• Coordinate SP-related activities from recruitment to onboarding and training.
• Coach SPs and adapt case materials to curricular needs.
• Advise program leadership on SP strategy and standards.
• Oversee student employees and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Educational program coordination

Stakeholder communication

Student supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable

Job description

Job Title:Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist- CSEACDepartment:Medicine | Education Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center

The Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC), within the College of Medicine, is a multi-disciplinary professional skills training lab that provides education and hands‑on experience in basic clinical skills and advanced surgical, ultrasound and medical scenarios in a simulated patient care setting for students, residents, medical trainees, faculty and staff from the health system, all health sciences schools and colleges, and external clients. Services include medical simulation and standardized patient programs.

The Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist provides expertise and comprehensive support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within CSEAC. This individual serves as a primary point of contact, providing direction and information to all faculty, learners, and staff and provides support for general or specialized areas for learners including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, professional and independently practicing providers ensuring support throughout the educational cycle from entry to graduation and into professional practice. The individual provides support in all aspects of the SP program including educational functions, coordination of all SP-related activities from recruitment, on-boarding, training, and coaching of SPs to coordinating with faculty and program leadership to plan, adapt, maintain, and implement SP case materials to meet curricular needs. Provides recommendations to program leadership on SP program strategy, standards of practice, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additionally, the individual oversees student employees and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards of best practice.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in a medical educational or clinical setting preferred.

Additional Information

Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, but can vary to include some early morning, evening and weekend events as needed.

Location:Meiling Hall (0281)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.