Standardized Patient

Touro University New York•New York, NY

2d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Standardized Patient at the Touro College of Pharmacy will play the role of patient for the purposes of training, teaching and/or testing students.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal).
Ability to read and memorize a script.
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
Must have strong reading and writing skills, to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
Must be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self
Ability to accurately portray the person and role described in the script.
Ability to assess and evaluate students using a provided evaluation form.

Nice To Haves

Acting credentials preferred especially as a standardized patient with medical, pharmacy, or other health programs

Responsibilities

Act as a patient in simulated SP student encounters, training sessions, and/or other educational sessions
Engage and be cooperative when being interviewed and/or examined by a student pharmacist
Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers
Be highly dependable and punctual
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
Follow written and verbal instruction
Provide constructive feedback to student pharmacist and colleagues
Perform as patient, caregiver, family member, prescriber, nurse, or other role as designated
Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
Other duties as assigned