NM - Standardized Patient & Simulation Specialist

Burrell College of Health Sciences • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Standardized Patient & Simulation Specialist position provides support for various functions within the Standardized Patient Program and Simulation Lab. This position is nonexempt. This position reports to the Director of the Standardized Patient Program. This position starts at $18.49 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree or 6 months of previous related experience and/or training; A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and patient management software.
• Regular, on-time attendance.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification
• Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment, orientation, training, and evaluation of standardized patients.
• Assist in monitoring standardized patient performances and giving feedback for improvement. This includes all aspects of case portrayal such as delivering details, affect, and physical simulation. This may involve observing videos of standardized patients for quality assurance purposes to ensure standardization and implement retraining.
• Assist in overseeing attendance and the preparation and monitoring of inventory needed for clinical education activities involving standardized patients.
• Administration and support of standardized payment, including data entry and timely submission of documents.
• Assist in clinical room preparation- ordering supplies, restocking rooms, and room set up.
• Assist in the coordination and communication of standardized patient schedules and reminders.
• Report standardized patient or student issues to the Director of the Standardized Patient Program and/or appropriate Course Director and/or the Chair of Clinical Medicine.
• Assist in the preparation of standardized patients.
• Communicate effectively and handle challenging or confidential matters with the utmost professionalism.
• Ability to work professionally with a varied number of faculty and standardized patient trainees.
• Direct students to the right equipment and materials to supplement their education.
• Develop and maintain competence in operation and upkeep including high-fidelity manikin controls and maintenance.
• Attend manikin training sessions when possible.
• Assist with simulation sessions to ensure a quality experience for all participants.
• Be secondary to ordering supplies for SIM and timesheet entering for outside session assistants.
• Assists with pickup and storage of donated supplies from local clinics/hospitals.
• Look for opportunities to assist with current and upcoming events/sessions, proactively.
• Support student practice opportunities.
• Assist in student training for procedures and skills within the scope of training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College’s Mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED