Patient Actor

Come join the amazing MAHEC "cast" of Patient Actors (also referred to as "standardized patients") who portray patients and serve as models. Patient Actors provide healthcare learners the opportunity to enhance their medical interviewing skills, communication skills, and physical exam techniques by practicing in a role play setting that reflects real-world examples of the patient bases they serve. • Experience or training in acting (theatre or drama) - not required but a plus • Interest or experience in healthcare or healthcare training - not required but a plus • Interested in a PRN schedule, hours are scheduled based on Simulation classes/sessions booked through the year Specific Responsibilities • Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations • Present case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by healthcare students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations • Remain in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions • Accurately and consistently remember encounters with students for the purpose of scoring student behaviors with standardized checklists • Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations • Provides constructive verbal and written feedback within a structured format • Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers • Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation • Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations • Adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process.