Standardized Patient Actor

Salary/Position Classification

• $25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 4-10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired into this position. 

Standardized patients, also known as SPs, are used in several ways in the education of health professionals. The role of an SP is to accurately and consistently portray the medical background, physical condition, and emotional state of a patient. As a Standardized Patient, you may be interviewed and/or examined by medical students, resident physicians, or other allied health students (e.g. physician assistant, nursing, etc.).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a patient for medical students and other health discipline students, as needed.
• Accurately portray the background and physical and/or emotional state of case assigned.
• Be a patient model for students to practice physical examination maneuvers and medical interviewing skills. Physical examinations are basic exam maneuvers and are not invasive. There are no shots, blood draws, or invasive techniques or testing. 

Minimum Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Good memory, concentration, and staying in character
• Excellent listening skills
• Communication for feedback and accurately portraying the case
• Reliable
• Confidentiality
  o Confidentiality is of utmost importance. All case material, students, and personnel information must be protected and kept confidential.
• Must have some weekday afternoon availability (schedule is typically Monday-Thursday afternoons 12:30-5:00 p.m.)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Copy of class schedule (proof of availability)

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Starfish or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.