Job Description

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal).
• Acting credentials preferred especially as a standardized patient with medical, pharmacy, or other health programs
• 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.

Maximum Salary

USD $28.00/Hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $22.40/Hr.

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