Standardized Patient

Standardized Patient

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) invites applications for the Standardized Patient role.

This position is fully on‑site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

The Standardized Patient Care Center is a vital component of education at ACHE, playing a key role in the training and development of students. Communication and critical thinking skills will be enhanced, including instructing wellness counseling to patients. Standardized Patients will be trained to simulate clinical scenarios in a clinical testing environment for the purpose of educating medical students. All patient cases will be developed by ACHE.

• Participate in role‑play by presenting health‑related conditions and responding to students’ questions as written in the core script. Presentations cover scenarios common to primary care, hospital, ER or similar settings, and may reference real‑world lifestyle choices that may or may not align with the Standardized Patient’s personal beliefs.
• Be the subject of physical exams performed by faculty or students of the upper and lower body, including examination, inspection, listening, palpation etc.
• During exams, wear appropriate coverings such as sports clothing and a hospital gown.
• Subject to video and voice recordings during examinations and may be used in promotions, recruitment, and for educational purposes now and in the future. No compensation will be paid for the use of any video or voice recording.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Center for Clinical Skills Development or their designee.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills, including speaking, listening, and writing.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Excellent memory recall to enable assessment of student encounters and skills.
• Ability and willingness to use/learn technology and basic computer skills required for the role.
• Flexibility and reliability regarding scheduling and assignments.

• Previous experience in a healthcare education or Standardized Patient program.
• Experience in acting and/or role‑playing in front of other people.
• Experience role‑playing in an academic environment.
• Basic computer skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer skills.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.

• Orally communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Understand oral and written English and organize thoughts and ideas into effective communication.
• Make decisions ranging from moderate to significant impact on the immediate work environment.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Expertise in negotiation.

• Possible short, intermittent, or prolonged sitting or standing.
• Use of various equipment such as pens, pencils, calculators, keyboards, telephone, etc.
• Travel to campus offices and occasionally off‑campus sites for meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars.
• Attendance at events representing ACHE both within and outside the college setting.
• Work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations.
• Read, hear, and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally lift office items.
• Operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at  or vicki.broadaway.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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