Job Description

Position Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Director, Clinical Skills Training and Simulation Center, the Standardized Patient EducationTrainer will act as the senior standardized patient educator for the Clinical Skills Center ( CSC ), located at the Troy campus of Beaumont Hospital. The Standardized Patient Education Trainer will be responsible for training standardized patients and coordinating with other Standardized Patients. The Standardized Patient EducationTrainer will also review for quality assurance SP training, SP training materials, and SP performance. In consultation with the Assistant Director, Clinical Skills Training and Simulation Center, the Standardized Patient EducationTrainer will assist with recruitment and screening of new SPs, and scheduling and payroll of current SPs. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum three years progressive training experience, preferably in a health education setting with standardized and or simulated patients.
• Experience interacting with students and faculty in a post­secondary setting, including larger groups of students and students under stress.
• Knowledge of specific terminology of the unit and program area. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with a wide variety of individuals, including but not limited to physicians and faculty, students, patients, standardized patients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience training standardized patients (SPs) in physical examination and communication skills. Experience with high stakes clinical skills assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations ( OSCE ) preferred.
• Experience working with web based learning management software.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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