Stud Asst Standardized Patient (SP)
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained to accurately portray a specific patients role assess clinical skills and provide constructive feedback about a students performance. SPs participate in the teaching and assessment of pharmacy students at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Simulations will occur n person on Chapman University School of Pharmacys campus or virtually via platforms such as Zoom Teams etc. Standardized Patient Program activities offer students the opportunity to develop practice and enhance their interviewing skills communication skills and physical exam techniques.
Responsibilities
Standardized/Simulated Patient Duties 1. Case Portrayal & Clinical Encounters Accurately portray healthcare scenarios according to scripts provided by faculty or staff. Present medical histories symptoms behaviors and emotional responses consistently across student encounters. Actively participate in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) TOSCEs Interprofessional Education ( IPE ) activities or other simulation-based assessments. 2. Feedback & Evaluation Provide structured feedback to students on communication professionalism and clinical skills as directed. Complete evaluation checklists scoring rubrics or electronic forms to assess student performance. 3. Training & Preparation Attending orientation and training sessions before participating in simulations. Review and memorize case scripts patient histories and key scenario details. Participate in rehearsals or practice sessions to ensure accurate portrayal of cases. 4. Professional Conduct & Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality of all student performance data and scenario information. Exhibit professionalism reliability and punctuality in all assigned events. Comply with school policies regarding attire behavior and conduct in simulation environments. 5. Administrative & Technical Duties Complete timekeeping or sign-in/out procedures for each simulation session. Use digital platforms or software (e.g. CORE or other tracking systems) to record feedback or confirm participation. Notify coordinators in advance if they are unable to attend scheduled sessions. 6. Optional / Role-Specific Duties Serve as a resource for faculty or staff in developing and refining simulation scenarios. 7. Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Meet specific case criteria (i.e. case demographics). Available for both training and interview/exam sessions of scheduled events. Access to the internet and technology for online training scoring scheduling and communications. Access to reliable transportation to the simulation site Open to being interviewed and physically examined by students or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if in an actual patient/client setting. For SPs physical examinations may include but not be limited to partially disrobing for noninvasive physical examination procedures/maneuvers such as listening to the heart and lungs reflexes pressing on the stomach taking blood pressure and looking into the eyes ears nose and throat. Reliable and punctual. Must be at last 18 years old and a California resident to participate Have excellent communication skills. Be able to provide students with constructive feedback regarding their performance following Chapman guidelines. Background check and drug screening are required as part of the Chapman University hiring process.
A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained to accurately portray a specific patients role assess clinical skills and provide constructive feedback about a students performance. SPs participate in the teaching and assessment of pharmacy students at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Simulations will occur n person on Chapman University School of Pharmacys campus or virtually via platforms such as Zoom Teams etc. Standardized Patient Program activities offer students the opportunity to develop practice and enhance their interviewing skills communication skills and physical exam techniques.
Responsibilities
Standardized/Simulated Patient Duties 1. Case Portrayal & Clinical Encounters Accurately portray healthcare scenarios according to scripts provided by faculty or staff. Present medical histories symptoms behaviors and emotional responses consistently across student encounters. Actively participate in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) TOSCEs Interprofessional Education ( IPE ) activities or other simulation-based assessments. 2. Feedback & Evaluation Provide structured feedback to students on communication professionalism and clinical skills as directed. Complete evaluation checklists scoring rubrics or electronic forms to assess student performance. 3. Training & Preparation Attending orientation and training sessions before participating in simulations. Review and memorize case scripts patient histories and key scenario details. Participate in rehearsals or practice sessions to ensure accurate portrayal of cases. 4. Professional Conduct & Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality of all student performance data and scenario information. Exhibit professionalism reliability and punctuality in all assigned events. Comply with school policies regarding attire behavior and conduct in simulation environments. 5. Administrative & Technical Duties Complete timekeeping or sign-in/out procedures for each simulation session. Use digital platforms or software (e.g. CORE or other tracking systems) to record feedback or confirm participation. Notify coordinators in advance if they are unable to attend scheduled sessions. 6. Optional / Role-Specific Duties Serve as a resource for faculty or staff in developing and refining simulation scenarios. 7. Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Meet specific case criteria (i.e. case demographics). Available for both training and interview/exam sessions of scheduled events. Access to the internet and technology for online training scoring scheduling and communications. Access to reliable transportation to the simulation site Open to being interviewed and physically examined by students or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if in an actual patient/client setting. For SPs physical examinations may include but not be limited to partially disrobing for noninvasive physical examination procedures/maneuvers such as listening to the heart and lungs reflexes pressing on the stomach taking blood pressure and looking into the eyes ears nose and throat. Reliable and punctual. Must be at last 18 years old and a California resident to participate Have excellent communication skills. Be able to provide students with constructive feedback regarding their performance following Chapman guidelines. Background check and drug screening are required as part of the Chapman University hiring process.