Part-time Standardized Patient

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is hiring part-time Standardized Patients to assist the organization. 

Founded in 1951, the National Board of Examiners in Optometry is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization whose examinations are universally accepted for optometric licensure in the United States and internationally.  NBEO’s mission is to protect the public by developing, administering, scoring, and reporting results of valid examinations that assess competence in optometry.  NBEO has a full-time staff of 28 and utilizes over 100 optometrists as subject matter experts nationwide in support of its examination programs.  NBEO is one of the few national boards in any profession with a repertoire of exams that include computer-based tests, an advanced competence exam, and clinical skills test using standardized patients at the National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry (NCCTO). We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the organization.  We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

The NBEO is an equal employment opportunity employer. NBEO’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. NBEO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also NBEO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of NBEO unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

This role is a part-time, on-site position based in Charlotte, NC. 

Highlights:

• Participate as a standardized patient in an optometric licensure examination.  In this role you will be trained to sit for examinees by acting as a patient and participating in clinical optometric procedures of an eye examination.
• The typical work week ranges from 12-20 hours, depending on scheduling needs. 
• $17 per hour
• Earn a $500 retention bonus after 3 months of successful employment and completion of the required hours.
• On-site gym access

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the clinical skills exam performed by optometry candidates. Skills that may be performed are described below:

• Report to the NCCTO Site Manager and maintain a highly standardized testing environment for candidates taking high-stakes licensure examinations as a Standardized Patient.
• Portray patients
• Serve as a proctor for the Injections Skill Exam, the Laser and Surgical Procedures Exam and Posterior Segment Skills of the Part III PEPS exam when requested.
• Properly complete a checklist before and after testing as part of standard operating procedures
• Clean optometric equipment following specific protocols
• Assess candidate performance based on scoring criteria set for this position
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all secure exam materials and information and candidate information
• Report any testing abnormalities or candidate issues promptly
• Consistently adhere to training and standardization requirements

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.  This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Voluntary projects could require moderate or heavy lifting.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel:
Travel is not expected for this position. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants must be available for testing sessions between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., at least 2 days per week, Monday -Friday.

• Strong attention to detail in testing procedures

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to provide feedback on candidate performance

• Adherence to exam video and audio recording protocols

• Team-oriented with flexibility to support organizational needs

• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to solve practical problems 
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.