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Bilingual Actor - French - English

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How much do medical actor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical actor in the United States is $92,555.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Medical Actor job?

A Medical Actor, also known as a Standardized Patient, portrays patients in simulated medical scenarios to help train healthcare professionals. They follow a scripted case, presenting specific symptoms and medical histories to assess students' clinical and communication skills. Medical Actors provide constructive feedback based on their interactions with trainees. This role is essential in medical education, ensuring future providers gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment.

What does a typical day look like for a Medical Actor working in a simulation center?

As a Medical Actor, your day often involves arriving at a simulation center, reviewing the case scenario you'll be portraying, and receiving any specific instructions from training coordinators or healthcare educators. You may participate in multiple simulated patient encounters throughout the day, consistently presenting symptoms and interacting with medical students or professionals undergoing training. Between sessions, you might provide feedback to the learners or adjust your performance based on educator guidance. The work is highly collaborative, requiring close interaction with simulation staff, instructors, and sometimes other actors. This dynamic environment allows you to contribute directly to the education and skill development of healthcare providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medical Actor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Actor, you need strong acting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately portray specific medical symptoms or scenarios, usually demonstrated through prior theatrical or role-play experience. While formal certifications are not typically required, familiarity with simulation equipment and basic medical terminology is advantageous. Excellent communication, professionalism, and adaptability are key soft skills for giving consistent performances and constructive feedback to medical trainees. These skills ensure realistic training simulations that help healthcare providers practice critical skills in a controlled environment.

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Infographic showing various Medical Actor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 85% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,555 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
Standardized Patient Actor

Standardized Patient Actor

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

$25/hr

Other

Posted 25 days ago

University Of North Dakota rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

326th of 555 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Standardized Patient Actor

Apply now Job no: 498288
Work type: Institutional Student
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Student, Collaboration & teamwork, Communication

Salary/Position Classification
  • $25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 4-10 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired into this position. 

Standardized patients, also known as SPs, are used in several ways in the education of health professionals. The role of an SP is to accurately and consistently portray the medical background, physical condition, and emotional state of a patient. As a Standardized Patient, you may be interviewed and/or examined by medical students, resident physicians, or other allied health students (e.g. physician assistant, nursing, etc.).

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Act as a patient for medical students and other health discipline students, as needed.
  • Accurately portray the background and physical and/or emotional state of case assigned.
  • Be a patient model for students to practice physical examination maneuvers and medical interviewing skills. Physical examinations are basic exam maneuvers and are not invasive. There are no shots, blood draws, or invasive techniques or testing. 
Minimum Requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism
  • Good memory, concentration, and staying in character
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Communication for feedback and accurately portraying the case
  • Reliable
  • Confidentiality
    o Confidentiality is of utmost importance. All case material, students, and personnel information must be protected and kept confidential.
  • Must have some weekday afternoon availability (schedule is typically Monday-Thursday afternoons 12:30-5:00 p.m.)
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
Copy of class schedule (proof of availability)


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Starfish or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

Advertised: 25 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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