Standardized Patient

1 month ago

Chapel Hill, United States The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time
This is a continuous recruitment with hires being made throughout the recruitment period.
As a Standardized Patient, your role is to portray a patient in a consistent and standardized manner for medical education and assessment purposes. You will simulate various medical scenarios and interact with healthcare students, residents, and professionals to help them develop and refine their clinical skills and competencies. We offer both in-person and virtual work opportunities. In addition, we are looking for Spanish speakers to act as standardized patients for our medical Spanish program.

Responsibilities:

1. Scenario portrayal: Portray patients with specific medical conditions or presenting symptoms according to predefined scenarios. Follow a scripted set of symptoms, medical history, and physical findings consistently to ensure standardized and reliable encounters.

2. Communication and interaction: Engage in realistic and authentic interactions with healthcare students or professionals, providing them with an opportunity to practice communication skills, history-taking, physical examinations, and patient-centered care.

3. Feedback and assessment: Provide constructive feedback to students or professionals based on their performance during the encounter. Use standardized assessment tools and checklists to evaluate their clinical skills and competencies.

4. Training and preparation: Attend training sessions to familiarize yourself with the scenario, medical history, and physical findings.

5. Professionalism and confidentiality: Maintain professionalism and adhere to ethical guidelines, including learner confidentiality.

6. Flexibility and adaptability: Be open to playing various patient roles and adapting to different scenarios as required by the educational program. Modify your portrayal based on the feedback and needs of the learners.

7. Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with educators, coordinators, and other standardized patients to ensure the smooth execution of simulation sessions. Communicate any concerns or issues related to the scenarios or encounters. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must be able to learn case scenarios, recall encounter information, and complete checklists.
Must be comfortable using computers. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience n/a Special Physical/Mental Requirements Must be able to undergo physical examinations. Must be able to sit through multiple encounters for up to 2 hours with no break. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

  • Standardized Patient

    1 month ago

    Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs - 420202Career Area :Student ServicesPosting Open Date:02/07/2024Application Deadline:02/06/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)Position Title :Standardized PatientPosition Number:20032981Vacancy ID:S022647Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryHours per week:5Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring...

  • Patient Navigator

    2 weeks ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN) is a member of the UNC Cancer Care Navigation team that is comprised of nurse navigators, patient navigators and volunteer patient...

  • Patient Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Chapel Hill, United States Raleigh Radiology Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:I. INTRODUCTIONA. This position is located within Raleigh Radiology facilities and free-standing outpatient imaging center located inOrange County, N.C.B. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.C. The primary function of a Patient Coordinator is to act as a professional liaison between patients and families....

  • Food Services Supervisor- Patient Services

    4 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Under supervision, supervises the activities of all employees involved in the Nutrition and Food department areas of patient services, sanitation, cafeteria services,...

  • Call Center Associate

    4 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    **Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Maintains patient safety by ensuring correct menu item selection in compliance with physician prescribed dietary needs. Assists patients in ordering meals through the...

  • Call Center Associate

    5 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Maintains patient safety by ensuring correct menu item selection in compliance with physician prescribed dietary needs. Assists patients in ordering meals...

  • Food Services Supervisor- Patient Services

    6 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Full time

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Under supervision, supervises the activities of all employees involved in the Nutrition and Food department areas of patient services, sanitation, cafeteria services, food production...

  • RN Patient Services Manager II

    4 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    **Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This unique opportunity will lead both the Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) team and the Diabetes Resource Nurses (DRN) team at UNC’s Medical Center. Both...

  • RN Patient Services Manager II

    5 days ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC REX Healthcare Full time

    Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This unique opportunity will lead both the Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) team and the Diabetes Resource Nurses (DRN) team at UNC’s Medical Center. Both of...

  • RN Patient Services Manager II

    21 hours ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC REX Healthcare Full time

    Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This unique opportunity will lead both the Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) team and the Diabetes Resource Nurses (DRN) team at UNCs Medical Center. Both of...

  • RN Patient Services Manager II

    2 hours ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This unique opportunity will lead both the Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) team and the Diabetes Resource Nurses (DRN) team at UNC's Medical...

  • Patient Access

    2 weeks ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

    **Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. **This position is eligible to work remotely from the following states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina,...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    2 days ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    1 month ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    3 days ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    1 month ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    3 days ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    2 days ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    Job Description We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home...

  • Home Health Physical Therapist

    1 month ago

    Rocky Hill, United States Patient Care Full time

    We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.   At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your...

  • RN Patient Services Manager III Pediatric Emergency Department

    4 weeks ago

    Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Full time

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Leadership opportunity with the Emergency Services team! Pediatric focus with partnership in other areas of the Emergency Department! The 127 bed Emergency Department is comprised of 44...