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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

$17.25 - $22/hr

This position conducts professional patient interviews obtaining demographic, financial, and biographical information. The Patient Access Representative is responsible for understanding insurance ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

$17.25 - $22/hr

This position conducts professional patient interviews obtaining demographic, financial, and biographical information. The Patient Access Representative is responsible for understanding insurance ...

Pain Consultants of East

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Patient Navigator (Full-Time)

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Patient Navigators play an essential role in supporting patient flow, communication, and daily clinic operations while contributing to a positive and professional patient experience. Why You'll Love ...

Pain Consultants of East

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Patient Navigator (Full-Time)

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Patient Navigators play an essential role in supporting patient flow, communication, and daily clinic operations while contributing to a positive and professional patient experience. Why You'll Love ...

South Texas Periodontal Associates

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Patient Relations Coordinator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

South Texas Periodontal Associates are seeking for a friendly, reliable, and professional Patient Relations Coordinator to join our dental team. This position plays an important role in creating a ...

Axelon

Patient Registrar

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

Prepares receipts for both hospital and professional patient payments. Maintains record of all financial transactions and reconciles daily cash collection. Performs other job related duties as ...

Urban Aesthetics

Patient Care Coordinator

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

We are currently seeking a motivated and professional Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. We are not the average employer. We are looking for someone who wants to join a fast paced, fun team ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional patient in the United States is $21.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional patient?

Professional patients, also known as standardized patients or simulated patients, are individuals trained to act as real patients in order to help medical students and professionals practice clinical and communication skills. They simulate medical scenarios, symptoms, and histories, allowing healthcare providers to learn and be assessed in a realistic but controlled environment. Professional patients provide valuable feedback on performance, helping improve the quality of medical education and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional patient?

To thrive as a Professional Patient (also known as a Standardized Patient), you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately portray medical scenarios, typically supported by training in simulation techniques. Familiarity with medical terminology and experience using instructional materials or case scripts are often required. Excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure realistic and effective training experiences for medical students and professionals, improving patient care outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professional patients during simulated clinical scenarios?

Professional Patients, also known as standardized patients, often encounter the challenge of consistently portraying specific symptoms, emotions, and case details across multiple sessions for different healthcare trainees. This requires excellent memorization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to give objective feedback while maintaining professionalism. Additionally, Professional Patients must adapt to various communication styles and remain neutral to ensure a fair learning environment for all students.

What is the difference between Professional Patient vs Medical Actor?

AspectProfessional PatientMedical Actor
CredentialsOften no formal credentials, but may have training in medical scenariosTypically trained actors with specific medical scenario training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research facilitiesMedical simulation centers, training facilities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, research institutionsMedical training organizations, hospitals

Both Professional Patients and Medical Actors work in healthcare settings to assist in training and research. However, Professional Patients usually focus on providing real patient experiences without acting, while Medical Actors are trained performers simulating medical conditions for educational purposes.

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Infographic showing various Professional Patient job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, and 60% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,782 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Patient Experience Coordinator

Port Saint Lucie, FL • On-site

Aaron Schamback DMD PA
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$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description:

Patient Experience Coordinator

Great Smile Dental is seeking a friendly, energetic, and professional Patient Experience Coordinator to be the first point of contact for our patients. This team member will create an exceptional patient experience by welcoming patients, assisting with check-in and check-out, coordinating patient needs, maintaining a comfortable reception area, and supporting the clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities:
• Welcome and assist patients upon arrival
• Ensure a positive and professional patient experience
• Coordinate patient flow and communicate with clinical staff
• Answer questions and direct patients appropriately
• Assist with scheduling and administrative support as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Support patient satisfaction initiatives and office events


Requirements:

Qualifications:  

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • Positive attitude and professional appearance • Strong customer service background preferred • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment • Dental experience is a plus but not required

If you are passionate about helping people and creating memorable patient experiences, we would love to meet you.