What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standardized Patient position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Standardized Patient |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14206 |
| Department Name | 7H102: Standardized Patient Program |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $19.50/hr.; $20 for travel |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | High School Diploma Some College Preferred |
| Required Related Experience | na |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | na |
| Physical Requirements | Focused Physical Exams |
| Shift | Shifts of varying lengths/varying schedules between 7:00am-6:30pm Monday-Friday (no weekends) |
| Job Summary | Standardized Patients (SPs) are trained to portray a patient/person in a medical and/or communication-based situation. SPs receive extensive training in clinical communication skills, educational expectations, and instruction on how to provide constructive verbal feedback. SPs engage with learners in carefully designed “role play” events as though they were a person seeking care in some way. SPs provide individualized feedback from a patient’s perspective, ensuring continuity for realistic case portrayal and evaluating student skills related to checklist completion. Working as a Standardized/Simulated Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the education of tomorrow’s physicians, healthcare professionals, and others. The SP Program recruits candidates based on the upcoming needs of courses and events. Our goal is to provide learners with the opportunity to practice with SPs who accurately represent real patients. This position is part time as needed based on the applicant’s individual schedules. SPs sign up for cases they are qualified for and are interested in participating. SPs have the flexibility to say “no” either for scheduling conflicts or case content reasons. Your comfort is important to us. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Qualification Requirements
Desired Skills
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Acting Experience Teaching Experience Communications/Education/Medicine Background |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/11/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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