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The Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist at Ohio State University supports the SP program within the Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC). You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of standardized patients to meet curricular needs.
You will serve as a primary contact for faculty, learners, and staff, oversee student employees, and work with program leadership to implement SP case materials and continuous improvements.
Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist
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 ExperienceBachelor'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.
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 ShiftFinal 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.
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