Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Clinical Training, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Schedule Development, Simulation, Team Player, Time Management
This position is only open to current Pacific University Students
Title of Position: FWS-Clinical Simulation Assistant (OSCE Support)
Department Name, Location of Department: Pacific University - School of Physician Associate Studies. Hillsboro Campus, Creighton Hall, Suite 528.
Purpose of Position: The Clinical Simulation Assistant supports high-stakes clinical skills assessments (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations - OSCEs) by ensuring accurate timing, smooth student flow, and adherence to standardized testing protocols. This role is essential to maintaining exam integrity and a professional testing environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute OSCE session flow by managing timed station rotations, ensuring all students move through stations according to the established schedule and standardized procedures
- Monitor and enforce timing protocols using digital or manual systems to ensure consistency and fairness across all examinees
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and standardized patients to maintain an organized, efficient testing environment before, during, and after examination sessions
- Provide logistical support including room setup, materials distribution, and signage placement to ensure readiness of all testing stations
- Troubleshoot minor workflow disruptions in real time and escalate concerns to supervising staff to maintain exam continuity
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling student performance and exam materials
Competencies to practice:
- Professionalism and ethical responsibility in high-stakes environments
- Time management and attention to detail under pressure
- Communication and teamwork in a clinical education setting
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Understanding of clinical assessment processes in medical education
Required:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain confidentiality
- Reliable, punctual, and able to remain focused during extended periods
- Comfortable working in structured, high-pressure environments
Preferred:
- Interest in healthcare or medical education
- Prior experience in event coordination, proctoring, or simulation environments
- Familiarity with clinical skills training or standardized patient encounters
Didactic Comprehensive OSCEs - (Signup for as few or as many; preferred all day)
Opportunity #5: Start: June 9 th , 2026 from 7:30am - 12:00pm
Opportunity #6: Start: June 9 th , 2026 from 12:45pm - 5:00pm
Opportunity #7: Start: June 10 th , 2026 from 7:30am - 12:00pm
Opportunity #8: Start: June 10 th , 2026 from 12:45pm - 5:00pm
Supervisor Name: Jeremy Palmer
Recruiter Name & Email: Jeremy Palmer @ Jpalmer@pacificu.edu
Wage Rate: $16.30/hr- Changes to $16.80/hr from July 1st
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