Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC Patient) - College of Medicine Overview Date Posted: 1/8/2025 Location: Erie Address: 1858 West Grandview Boulevard City: Erie State: PA Country: United States of America Category: Education Employment Status: Per Diem Description JOB SUMMARY: A Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (hereafter referred to as “SPEC”), is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a patient. SPEC’s portray the specific situation exactly the same way each time they encounter a student. The SPEC will be expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SPEC provides constructive feedback and evaluates the performance of students using standardized measurement tools and participates in training/mentoring entry-level SPECs. The SPEC Program gives medical students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment. **Must be willing to participate in Breast, GYN or Prostate examinations** CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : + Responsibilities include providing informative and accurate feedback to students, while acting as a patient during sensitive physical examinations; + Interacts with medical students in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations; + Permits physical examinations wearing a hospital gown while being observed; + Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of accurately rating student behaviors; + Provides training and mentorship of entry-level SPECs; + Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and evaluations; and + Be able to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. + Maintain character and permit examinations that may be performed awkwardly; + Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials; + Establish and maintain effective working relationships; + Objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students during and after a mock exam scenario; + Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA); + Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA), at the clinic level; + Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy; + Willingness to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis; + Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; + Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment; + Excellent skills in accounting, finance and business procedures; + Organizational skills; must be accurate and attentive to detail; + Establish and maintain effective working relationships; + Flexibility to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs; + Strong leadership skills and good judgment at the Administrative level; + Be open minded, patient, creative, enthusiastic, understanding and a team player and understand the requirements for an equal opportunity employer; + Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; + Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and + Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to: a high school or equivalent degree required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred especially in field of health science.