Standardized Patient; H at University of Miami Miami, FL

Standardized Patient (H) – University of Miami, Miami, FL

The Department of Medical Student Education has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Standardized Patient to work in Miami, FL. The Standardized Patient recreates the history, physical findings and emotional responses of an actual patient in simulated “clinical” encounters. Additionally, a Standardized Patient evaluates and teaches communication techniques that help a healthcare professional elicit information necessary for diagnosis and treatment, while establishing rapport with the patient.

Responsibilities include:

• Recreates the history, physical findings and emotional responses of an actual patient in simulated “clinical” encounters.
• Evaluates and teaches communication techniques that help a healthcare professional elicit information necessary for diagnosis and treatment while establishing rapport with the patient.
• Simulates all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Completes checklists accurately and completely.
• Provides both verbal and written constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues.
• Works in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers.
• Accepts ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporates into case simulation.
• Promotes positive communication about the Miller School of Medicine and its programs within the healthcare and local communities.
• Participates in presentations to a variety of community, political and medical audiences.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.