Virtual & In-Person Standardized Patient

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Standardized Patient to support medical education in the MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs unit. The role involves portraying patients in standardized scenarios for assessment and learning, with flexibility for both in-person and virtual encounters.

Spanish-speaking candidates are especially welcome to participate in the medical Spanish program. The appointment is 6 months or longer, part-time (5 hours/week), with a start in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Spanish speakers are encouraged to act as standardized patients.
• All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients with specific medical conditions or symptoms according to predefined scenarios.
• Engage in authentic interactions with healthcare students or professionals to practice skills.
• Provide constructive feedback based on performance using standardized assessment tools.
• Attend training sessions to familiarize yourself with scenarios and histories.
• Maintain professionalism and learner confidentiality.
• Be adaptable to different patient roles and scenarios as required.
• Collaborate with educators and coordinators to ensure smooth session execution.

Skills

Spanish language ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Standardized Patient to support medical education in the MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs unit. The role involves portraying patients in standardized scenarios for assessment and learning, with flexibility for both in-person and virtual encounters.

Spanish-speaking candidates are especially welcome to participate in the medical Spanish program. The appointment is 6 months or longer, part-time (5 hours/week), with a start in October 2026.