Standardized Patient Program Specialist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Standardized Patient Program Specialist within the Medicine department’s Education Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC). The role supports the SP program and provides operational and administrative help across SP activities for learners at multiple levels.

You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding and training logistics, and manage SP case materials to align with curricular timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a medical educational or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within CSEAC.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty, learners and staff, supporting learners across educational stages.
• Provide recruitment, onboarding, training logistics and coordination of SP case materials developed by faculty.
• Coordinate formatting, version control and timely distribution of SP case materials in line with curricular timelines.
• May direct student employees and perform routine audits for policy and accreditation compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Job description

Job Title: Standardized Patient Program Specialist

Department: 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 Specialist provides comprehensive support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within CSEAC. The individual serves as a primary point of contact within the SP program, 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 operational and administrative support across SP program activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training logistics, and coordination of SP case materials developed by faculty. Coordinates formatting, version control, and timely distribution of SP case materials in alignment with curricular timelines.

The role may include directing student employees and performing routine audits for compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience; 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 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.

Additional Information

Location: Prior Hall (0302)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: 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.