Patient Actor

The ideal candidate will have acting/theatre experience, attention to detail, and availability to work on a PRN basis during standard business hours. 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 • Work hours are sporadic and on an as needed basis only 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.