Part-Time Standardized Patient
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Part-Time
Closes on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Job Description
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.
- Anterior Segment procedures include:
- Participation includes being eligible to sit and sitting as a standardized patient for clinical skills procedures, including Anterior and Posterior Segment procedures.
- 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