Advanced Standardized Patient Job at University of Missouri
Hiring Department
School of Medicine, Department of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
Job Description
An individual in the advanced standardized patient role will be able to recreate the history, personality, and physical findings of an actual patient. They will additionally coach the student in performing a sensitive male or female patient exam. Important attributes of this individual includes, reliability and punctuality, commitment to education of health professions students, lack of bias toward the healthcare system, and good communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide individual students with instruction in performing the sensitive components of the male and female physical exam.
- Provide coaching and feedback regarding proper techniques as outlined by the program objectives.
- Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, supervisors, and faculty.
- Provide feedback to faculty regarding individual learner performance and professionalism as needed.
Inform program of changes in contact information
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following skills:
- Dependability and punctuality with event assignments and email responsiveness
- Professionalism when interacting with learners, faculty/staff and SP peers
- Accurate memory for case details in order to portray the role of a patient
- Accurate memory to evaluate learners after each scenario
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort with wearing a hospital gown (with undergarments beneath) during SP events
- Comfort with allowing learners to conduct general physical exams repeatedly
- Comfort with sessions being recorded for faculty assessments of learners or for learners to review later
- Basic knowledge of web conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams) and common software (Microsoft Word)
Applicants must have the potential (and willingness) to develop the following skills with training and will be provided training and feedback by our program upon hire:
- Flexibility with assisting as facilitators and proctors during large-scale SP events
- Ability to deliver constructive, written and verbal feedback to learners
UMKC Standardized Patients may be invited to participate in virtual patient portrayals (for patient cases mimicking tele-health visits or for educational programs desiring a virtual option for learners). As such, applicants should have:
- Access to a computer and keyboard, and intermediate-level ability to use that computer
- Access to consistent internet connectivity
- Access to a private, secure and distraction-free area in which to conduct assessments
- Access to a computer-based webcam, speaker and microphone
Full Time/Part Time
Part time, up to 8hrs per week
Salary
Salary is $150.00 per hour
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
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Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
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UMKC Statement on Diversity
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.
For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.
Please visit these pages to learn more about UMKC’s engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion
Annual Report
Multicultural Student Affairs
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