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Standardized Patient Program Specialist

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Standardized Patient Program Specialist

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

NL Highlights

Serve as a primary point of contact for the Standardized Patient Program, providing direction and information to faculty, learners, and staff.
Provide operational and administrative support for SP program activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training logistics, and coordination of case materials.
Coordinate formatting, version control, and timely distribution of SP case materials in alignment with curricular timelines.

Details

Reference

R159099-1

Salary & Funding

Competitive academic stipend expected.

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
2 years of relevant experience

Next Steps

1
Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process.
2
Review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile.
3
Complete the application process.

Opportunity Overview

Job Title:

Standardized Patient Program Specialist

Department:

Medicine | Education Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center

The Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC), within the College of Medicine, is a multi-disciplinary professional skills training lab that provides education and hands-on experience in basic clinical skills and advanced surgical, ultrasound and medical scenarios in a simulated patient care setting for students, residents, medical trainees, faculty and staff from the health system, all health sciences schools and colleges, and external clients. Services include medical simulation and standardized patient programs.

The Standardized Patient Program Specialist provides comprehensive support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within CSEAC. The individual serves as a primary point of contact within the SP program, providing direction and information to all faculty, learners, and staff and provides support for general or specialized areas for learners including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, professional and independently practicing providers ensuring support throughout the educational cycle from entry to graduation and into professional practice. The individual provides operational and administrative support across SP program activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training logistics, and coordination of SP case materials developed by faculty. Coordinates formatting, version control, and timely distribution of SP case materials in alignment with curricular timelines.

The role may include directing student employees and performing routine audits for compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent education and experience; 2 years of relevant experience required.
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Experience in a medical educational or clinical setting preferred.

Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, but can vary to include some early morning, evening and weekend events as needed.

Additional Information:

  • Location: Prior Hall (0302)
  • Position Type: Regular
  • Scheduled Hours: 40
  • Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.