On-Call Standardized Patient

Description

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is currently seeking multiple On-Call Standardized Patients. Standardized patients are trained to portray a patient case, document learner performance, provide feedback on clinical and interpersonal skills and represent patient satisfaction. Standardized Patients instruct and assess health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate, post graduate and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills, physical examination techniques and procedural skills. Standardized Patients may also work with non-medical professions teaching and assessing communication skills.

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FULL-TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Wellness reimbursement.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid preferred holiday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and assess both medical and non-medical professional in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provide detailed feedback (verbal and written) on learner performance.
• Teach and assess clinical skills of interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
• Teach and assess physical examination and procedural techniques.
• Document skills of healthcare providers and non-medical personnel.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, to read and interpret documents such as training materials and procedure manuals, and to write reports and correspondence.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to memorize and recall patient cases and assessment checklist items.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision