SHSMD Career Center

JOB SUMMARY

The Standardized Patient Educator is responsible for developing and implementing unique educational instructional and training activities for the SP Program and administering the program?s policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Supervises the SP to include training and instruction. Evaluates performance and professionalism. Interviews potential applicants. Plans and assigns case material and activity involvement.
• Identifies suitable candidate for SP activities. Develops orientation materials for recruitment and inauguration into the SP. Orientates candidates with initial overview of program activities, responsibilities, etc. Conducts basic skills training for Educators.
• Maintains advanced knowledge and skills of medical information, scenarios and physical exams pertinent to training and education. Develops unique SP educational strategies and tools for SP methodology employed with the Program using advance education and research principles.
• Participates in mentoring activities and classes provided by the Organization that supports the SP Educator role.
• Anticipates needs of the SP and works in collaboration with the SP Program Director to ensure strong utilization of the SP and available funding.
• Participates in the preparation of program reports, internal and external funding proposals and scholarship material. Develops and provides a comprehensive report on the status of the SP education and training activities, and reports on problematic issues and concerns to the Program Director.
• Collaborates with the Program Director, faculty and staff on case development and evaluation in developing appropriate case scenarios, scripts and evaluation procedures to be used during SP encounters that are optimized for SP education and training.
• Prepares and presents budget updates based on SP program activities to the Program Director.
• Serves as a liaison to the local college and SP Pavilion and Simulation Center during activities involving SP Educators representing the SP.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of medical education terminology, curriculum, skills and practices pertinent to SP education.
• Knowledge of relevant trends and innovations in SP Education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships across organizational lines.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
 

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience