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Patient Instructor II - Standardized Patient Program
Job Number: 2019-32482
Category: Academic
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Rotation
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Educational Affairs - W410100
Job Type: Perdiem
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 59
Post Date: Feb. 23, 2022

Do you enjoy teaching? Are you into science? Can you act?

Did you know that lay people called “Standardized Patients” can learn to portray patients and coach medical learners at all levels?  Please join us to learn more about becoming a Standardized Patient: turn your interests into meaningful part-time work contributing to medical education across New England.

  • Simulate patients with medical conditions and/or communication challenges
  • Evaluate, score, and coach your learner, according to defined competencies
  • Earn while you learn: $18.00/hour – Earn on assignment: $20/hour
  • Take additional training to teach physical examinations – and more!

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

 

Under the general direction of the Academic Director and Trainer, of the Standardized Patient Program will teach and evaluate medical students, residents and graduate nurses.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Simulate one or more medical problems.
  • Act as a patient for medical interviews and physical examinations.
  • Complete checklists on- examiner's history taking and physical diagnosis skills.
  • Provide corrective feedback to medical students and residents on their medical interviewing skills and physical examination techniques.
  • Demonstrate Standardized Patient skills at workshops for faculty.
  • Travel to various medical schools and residency programs to demonstrate, teach and evaluate their students and staff.
  • Assist in training of new Standardized Patient Instructors.
  • Standardized Patient Director evaluates job performance to maintain consistency in performance and reliability in scoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • To have strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate articulately with all levels of the Program.
  • Ability to commute to UMASS Medical School reliably.
  • Complete scheduled training and to acquire competency in the assigned material to the satisfaction of the Standardized Patient Coordinator.
  • Exhibit appropriate personal appearance, manner and hygiene when acting as a representative of the Standardized Patient Program.
  • To observe the criterion of confidentiality and conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams. Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role. In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

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