Standardized Patients (PAS)

A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained to accurately portray a specific patient’s role, assess clinical skills, and provide constructive feedback about a student’s performance. SPs participate in the teaching and assessment of physician assistant students at Chapman University Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS). Standardized Patient Program activities provide students with opportunities to develop, practice, and enhance their interviewing, communication, and physical exam skills.

This position will support various simulation events for Chapman University Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS). Simulations will occur in person on Chapman University’s Rinker Health Science campus in Irvine, CA, or virtually via platforms such as Zoom, Teams, etc. Recruitment is ongoing and based on the Department PAS’s simulation schedule and evolving needs.

Responsibilities

Case Portrayal & Clinical Encounters

• Accurately portray healthcare scenarios according to scripts provided by faculty or staff. Present medical histories, symptoms, behaviors, and emotional responses consistently across student encounters.
• Actively participate in Physical Exam Skills Tests (PESTs), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), or other simulation-based assessments.

Feedback & Evaluation

• Provide structured feedback to students on communication, professionalism, and clinical skills, as directed.
• Complete evaluation checklists, scoring rubrics, or electronic forms to assess student performance.

Training & Preparation

• Attending orientation and training sessions before participating in simulations.
• Review and memorize case scripts, patient histories, and key scenario details.
• Participate in rehearsals or practice sessions to ensure accurate portrayal of cases.

Professional Conduct & Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality of all student performance data and scenario information.
• Exhibit professionalism, reliability, and punctuality in all assigned events.
• Comply with school policies regarding attire, behavior, and conduct in simulation environments.

Administrative & Technical Duties

• Complete timekeeping or sign-in/out procedures for each simulation session.
• Use digital platforms or software to record feedback or confirm participation.
• Notify coordinators in advance if they are unable to attend scheduled sessions.

Optional / Role-Specific Duties

• Serve as a resource for faculty or staff in developing and refining simulation scenarios.

Required Qualifications

• Meet specific case criteria (i.e., case demographics).
• Available for both training and interview/exam sessions of scheduled events.
• Access to reliable transportation to the simulation site
• Access to the internet and technology for online training, scoring, scheduling, and communications.
• Open to being interviewed and physically examined by students or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if I were an actual patient/client. For SPs, physical examinations may include, but not be limited to, partially disrobing for noninvasive physical examination procedures/maneuvers such as listening to the heart and lungs, reflexes, pressing on the stomach, taking a blood pressure, and looking into the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Minimum age 18 years old and must be a California resident
• Have excellent communication skills. Be able to provide students with constructive feedback regarding their performance, following Chapman guidelines
• Training or experience in health professions, communication, behavioral sciences, education, or performance preferred.
• Background check and drug screening are required as part of the Chapman University hiring process.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate