What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standardized Patient position at St. John Fisher University?
Position Title
Standardized Patient
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
General Responsibility
Standardized patients are part of the instructional team for the Wegmans School of Pharmacy in helping students learn and develop key communication skills required for a pharmacist. The main responsibility of this position is to portray all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating signs and symptoms of presenting condition(s) in the case scenario you will be provided by the faculty. Standardized patients (SP) will be required to assess student behaviors using standardized measurement tools. SPs will be required to provide verbal and written feedback to students discussing the efficacy of student communication skills, interpersonal skills, and patient education skills. SPs will participate in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized patients.
Specific Tasks
- Be highly dependable and punctual
- Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
- Follow written and verbal instruction
- Provide constructive feedback to students, both written and verbal as needed
- Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
- Accurately and consistently complete a rubric (ie grading tool) for the student
- Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
- Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
- Comfortable using and/or learning various forms of technology
o iPad for grading
o Zoom when virtual sessions are required.
o Internet use for grading and uploading videos for virtual sessions
- Maintains confidentiality of all student specific information and any information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations
- Ideally, SPs should be able to work both on campus and virtually, however some exceptions may apply.
Education / Experience
No minimum requirement
Competencies / Skills
Minimum Job Requirements
Standardized Patients must meet the standards as set forth in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (see below) and be able to meet the criteria stated in the Specific Tasks Section.
As cases may be virtual, SPs need to have access to a laptop/computer with camera/video capability, as well as reliable internet access.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors
- Ability to accurately and convincingly portray a specific character as trained
- Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information
- Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to use various forms of technology with ease after training
- Availability for both training and event sessions
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Must have strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information. Must have excellent recall of learner performance. Attention to detail is essential.
Supervision of Employees
None
Work Environment
Small classrooms/online
Equipment to be Used
Tablet or computer
Job Type
Part-time
Work Hours
Sessions are scheduled based on students’ schedules and may be weekdays or weekends. Opportunities exist during the fall and spring semesters and there is an average of 5-10 sessions per semester. SJFC Standardized Patient Coordinator will reach out to the SPs when opportunities exist and the SP may participate in the session or not, depending on their availability. Typically, SPs will be utilized for approximately ½ day (3-5hrs) but may be asked to participate in all-day (5-8hrs) programs. Training sessions are held prior to curricular programming and are typically of 2-hour duration. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
None
Minimum Number of References Requested
1
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
$20.00 per hour
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00688P
Desired Start Date
04/01/2025
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Salary : $20
