Department

BSD PSM - Curriculum - Standardized Patients

About the Department

The Pritzker School of Medicine is one of few medical schools to be located physically on its University campus, offering both intellectual and social advantages to students who spend their medical school years within a vibrant, multidisciplinary intellectual community. Most importantly the opportunity for collaborative research and study is outstanding: all divisions of the University and its professional schools are located within steps of the hospital, as are the extensive biological and physical sciences research laboratories, thus providing a rich array of opportunities for our medical students.

Job Summary

Standardized Patients are essential to the education of the Pritzker School of Medicine Medical Students. Reporting to the Standardized Patient Program Manager, the Standardized Patient (SP) is expected to portray a clinical scenario in a standardized manner and provide effective feedback from the perspective of a patient, ensuring that the educational experience and assessment are consistent for each medical student. Standardized Patients are trained and coached to portray the accurate history of a patient and simulate the signs and symptoms during a physical exam by medical students.

Responsibilities

• Supports the operations of accredited and non-accredited residency and fellowship training programs.

• Portrays the history and physical symptoms of a clinical case, either a disease or a counseling issue, in exactly the same way each time it is presented to a student.

• Recalls by memory, accurately and consistently, what occurred during the exams; completes a required checklist.

• Responsible for administrative work under direction to ensure compliance with procedures.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$25.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Posting Statement

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