What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC Patient) - College of Medicine position at The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Description
JOB SUMMARY : A Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (hereafter referred to as "SPEC"), is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a patient. SPEC's portray the specific situation exactly the same way each time they encounter a student. The SPEC will be expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SPEC provides constructive feedback and evaluates the performance of students using standardized measurement tools and participates in training / mentoring entry-level SPECs. The SPEC Program gives medical students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment.
Must be willing to participate in Breast, GYN or Prostate examinations
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsibilities include providing informative and accurate feedback to students, while acting as a patient during sensitive physical examinations;
Interacts with medical students in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and / or medical examinations;
Permits physical examinations wearing a hospital gown while being observed;
Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of accurately rating student behaviors;
Provides training and mentorship of entry-level SPECs;
Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and evaluations; and
Be able to accept other duties needed / assigned for the department needs.
EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Maintain character and permit examinations that may be performed awkwardly;
Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students during and after a mock exam scenario;
Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA), at the clinic level;
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
Willingness to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis;
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment;
Excellent skills in accounting, finance and business procedures;
Organizational skills; must be accurate and attentive to detail;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Flexibility to accept other duties needed / assigned for the department needs;
Strong leadership skills and good judgment at the Administrative level;
Be open minded, patient, creative, enthusiastic, understanding and a team player and understand the requirements for an equal opportunity employer;
Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to : a high school or equivalent degree required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred especially in field of health science.
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