What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standardized Patients position at pcom?
JOB.DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY:
The standardized patient simulates the patient experience by exhibiting
scripted behaviors in various
simulated medical situations. Main responsibilities include memorizing written
scripts, demonstrating
specific patient behaviors, and contributing to student assessments. In many
cases, the performance
of job duties will be recorded by audio or video.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful incumbent will perform the following duties, with or without
reasonable
accommodations:
● Memorize and articulate scripts and detailed case information; accurately
recall and convey
simulated patient history information in written case scripts.
● Demonstrate a variety of simulated physical symptoms and behaviors as
detailed in written case
scripts to achieve desired scripted behavior.
● Participate in actual physical examinations conducted by students in simulated
medical settings,
including small offices, health clinics, and hospitals; take note of students’
actions during simulated
activities.
● Contribute to student assessments utilizing various evaluation criteria and
tools; provide verbal or
written feedback to students, as requested.
● Complete administrative and technical tasks related to job duties, as
required.
● Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
● No experience necessary; prior experience with acting or role-playing a plus.
● Strong memory and recall skills.
● Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written.
● Strong customer service orientation.
● Proficient level of computer proficiency in word processing, email, and
virtual meeting applications, preferably on the Google Workspace or
Microsoft 365 platforms.
PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,
creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran
status, or any other legally protected class.