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The Standardized Patient Coordinator at the Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center (ALAC) supports medical education through recruiting, training, and coordinating standardized patients (SPs), Physical Examination Teaching Associates (PETAs), and patients with fixed findings. This role assists in organizing and implementing instructional and evaluation activities, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance with program objectives.
About This Role:
Training and Coordination
- Organizes and conducts training sessions for standardized patients and physical exam teaching instructors using established training plan and coaching techniques.
- Provides guidance to ensure SPs and instructors meet performance standards and can deliver appropriate feedback to learners.
- Conducts debriefings to offer constructive feedback on performance and feedback skills. Ensures that training aligns with evaluation standards.
Program Assistance
- Assists the SP Educator in planning, organizing, and implementing instructional activities and examinations.
- Supports the CELS Director with administrative tasks related to the preparation for scheduled SP programs following established policies and procedures. This includes proactively recruiting, scheduling, confirming, and facilitating SP programs.
- Manages logistical aspects of program activities, including supplies, room allocation, directing traffic, and ensuring the proper setup and teardown of training areas.
- Monitor SPs live for assistance during activities.
Recruitment and Evaluation
- Recruits and evaluates new SPs and PETAs with fixed physical findings. Responsible for identifying top candidates for interviews and works with front office to schedule.
- Conduct phone interviews, coordinate SP auditions, and evaluate candidates for acceptance into the program.
Quality Assurance
- Assists with quality assurance activities including psychometric evaluation of teaching and assessment methods.
Documentation and Maintenance
- Develops and maintains documents for tracking and recording SP activities. Works in collaboration with ALAC Manger to develop processes.
- Tracks SP hours and assists in orienting students, residents, and others to activities and the center.
- Updates SP manual, policies, and procedures with the operations director.
Professional Engagement
- Represents the ALAC at professional gatherings, deliver lectures, and participates in meetings and panel discussions.
- Develop and maintain professional contacts with other institutions and organizations for information exchange.
About the College of Medicine
The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing the health of the community, the College of Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.
For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave)
- Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health-related field, education, or simulation technology,
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience as a standardized patient, trainer in the healthcare field, or similar role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of personnel, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Proven ability to train and provide effective feedback.
- Proven ability to coordinate complex educational programs.
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