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.

Reporting to the NCCTO Site Manager, Standardized Patients are responsible for maintaining a highly standardized testing environment for candidates to high-stakes licensure examinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Participate in the Part III Patient Encounters and Performance Skills (“PEPS”) exam performed by Optometry candidates.
  • Participation includes being eligible to sit and sitting as a standardized patient for clinical skills procedures, including Anterior and Posterior Segment procedures.
    • Anterior Segment procedures include:
      • Biomicroscopy-an evaluation of the eyelids, eyelashes, lacrimal drainage, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, crystalline lens and includes upper lid eversion.
      • Goldmann Applanation Tonometry-a measurement of the intraocular pressure.
      • Gonioscopy-a procedure using a type of contact lens to assess the relative openness of the anterior chamber angle.
    • Posterior Segment procedures include:
      • Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy-an assessment of the peripheral retina.
      • Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation-includes evaluation of the lens, vitreous, and retina including the optic nerve and macula.
• Portray real-life patients to simulate specific conditions based on a script.

This will require being comfortable with critical elements of an eye examination and candidate interactions

• Serve as a proctor for the Injections Skill Exam (“ISE”), the Laser and Surgical Procedures Exam (“LSPE”) 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
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
• Pay great attention to detail before, during, and after testing administrations
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills
• Provide appropriate feedback regarding a candidate’s performance
• Follow appropriate protocols for the video and audio recording of exam performances for scoring and education purposes
• Contribute as a team player based on organizational needs
• Assist with other projects at the discretion of the NCCTO Site Manager, Associate Director of Clinical Examination Operations, Sr. Director of Clinical Examination Development and Administration, and/or Executive Director.

To support the health and safety of NBEO employees and optometry candidates, NBEO requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice.

Applicants should apply using the link below:

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/34755-nbeo/jobs/92232-part-time-standardized-patients