Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC Patient) - College of Medicine

Sensitive Patient Exam Curriculum Participant (SPEC Patient) - College of Medicine

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• 10/8/2026

Elmira

1 LECOM Place

Elmira

NY

United States of America

Education

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. The pay rate for this position is $36/hour.

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.