Job Description

Position: Standardized Patient Educator
Location: 1001 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
Work Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
Organization: Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health

Job Overview:
Train and support standardized patients (SPs) for medical and health professional education programs. Responsible for ensuring SPs accurately portray clinical cases for teaching, assessment, and curriculum evaluation. Work closely with faculty, staff, and SPs to maintain high-quality education standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train standardized patients on case portrayal and checklist accuracy

• Maintain and update case materials and SP training materials

• Support case development and assist with modifications as needed

• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all case data

• Ensure clinical exam rooms are prepared and equipment is operational

• Enter and update information in the EMS (Education Management System) database

• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure reliability and validity in SP assessments

• Interact professionally with faculty, students, SPs, and staff

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills & Traits:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Comfortable using database systems (e.g., EMS)

• Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment

About Jefferson:
Jefferson is a nationally ranked health system and university serving the Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, and Southern New Jersey. With over 65,000 employees, 32 hospital campuses, and 700+ care locations, Jefferson is committed to innovative education, compassionate care, and community health.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Jefferson is committed to diversity and providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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