Job Description

Standardized Patient

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: Standardized Patient

Requisition Number: DU12155

Department Name: 7H102: Standardized Patient Program

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $19.00/hr.; $20 for travel

Type of Position: Temporary

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: High School Diploma Some College Preferred

Required Related Experience: na

Required License/Registration/Certification: na

Physical Requirements: Focused Physical Exams

Shift: Shifts of varying lengths/varying schedules between 7am-6:30pm Monday-Friday (no weekends)

Job Summary: Standardized Patients are trained by faculty and staff to realistically portray different types of scenarios and/or professionals in the medical field. The SP must be proficient (with training) in the medical interview, as well as a focused physical exam. The SP may also represent difficult personality types and sensitive subject matter. The SP will be responsible for evaluating and assessing student performance and providing constructive written and/or verbal feedback.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Positive communication skills Acting and Improvisation Teaching and Evaluation Empathy and Professionalism

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: Acting Experience Teaching Experience Communications/Education/Medicine Background

Deadline to Apply: 09/30/2025

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please list the hours, days, and shifts you are available to work. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents: Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

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