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Standardized Patient (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific • Sacramento, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Standardized Patient (Temporary Employee Pool)

Job Title: Standardized Patient (Temporary Employee Pool)

Department: Occupational Therapy

Campus:

Posting Number: 201303362P

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Number of Months: 12

Work Schedule: Work is primarily performed in a classroom or individual exam room setting. Work is performed during standard business hours as well as evenings and Saturdays, according to exam schedules for the semester. This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position.

Position End Date:

Open Date: 07/03/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University. Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose: The Standardized Patient (SP) is a temporary, part-time position which includes the option of evening and weekend work. Standardized Patients (SP) are trained actors who portray a patient case or scenario in preset time constraints during a clinical encounter with the Occupational Therapy (OT) student. Standardized Patients (SP) are scheduled for exam slots on a first-come, first-serve basis according to Program needs and date and times they are available to work. There is no minimum or maximum number of hours per semester, in which a Standardized Patient (SP) must and/or will be scheduled work. Standardized Patient (SP) positions are for one academic year and may be renewed annually.

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Interact with examinees.
Observe and evaluate examinee’s technique and behavior.
Provide appropriate feedback to examinees.
Follow all written and oral directions provided by the Occupational Therapy Program.
Organize, distribute and collect all test materials as directed by the Occupational Therapy Program.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity of exam materials, and exam procedures.
Maintain a professional and pleasant atmosphere to create an environment for optimal test performance for all examinees.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Standardized Patients (SP) must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

Provide excellent, professional customer service and possess strong people skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and follow written instructions.
Work in a team atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
Work effectively with a diverse population.
Uphold the confidentiality and integrity of all exams.
Comfortable with dealing with difficult situations.
Ability to be reliable, on time and dependable.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting of materials (25lbs or less). Bending, stretching, reaching required. Sitting for long periods of time.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in a classroom or individual exam room setting. Work is performed during standard business hours as well as evenings and Saturdays, according to exam schedules for the semester.

Hiring Range: $25.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AA/EEO Policy Statement: University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.