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Standardize Patient Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Standardized Patient

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

The Standardized Patient (SP) acts as a lay person or patient to portray medical illnesses as part of training for students and employees. Every day you will portray patients by consistently ...

Standardized Patient

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23 - $32.49/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities The Standardized Patient (SP) acts as a lay person or patient to portray medical illnesses as part of training for students and employees. Every day you will portray ...

A Standardized Patient is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient ...

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What is the difference between Standardize Patient vs Medical Actor?

AspectStandardize PatientMedical Actor
Credentials/CertificationsTypically no formal certifications, but training in patient simulationOften trained in acting, with some medical knowledge
Work EnvironmentHealthcare training centers, medical schoolsHospitals, clinics, medical training facilities
Employer & Industry UsageMedical schools, healthcare training programsMedical simulation centers, hospitals
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in medical trainingDistinguishing simulation roles in healthcare education

Standardize Patients are individuals trained to simulate real patients for medical training, focusing on consistent patient presentations. Medical Actors may have acting backgrounds and assist in medical simulations, but their roles can vary. Both contribute to healthcare education, but Standardize Patients are specifically trained for standardized, reproducible scenarios.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Standardize Patient jobs?

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Infographic showing various Standardize Patient job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Standardized Patient

Sun City, AZ • On-site

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Education • 1 - 5K employees

$27/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Grand Canyon Education rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Standardized Patient Opportunity

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Have you always wanted to give back to the Medical Community but did not know how? We may have the opportunity for you!

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is currently seeking a part time Standardized Patient. A Standardized Patient is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or needed role at a particular point in time. A Standardized Patient must be able to provide individualized feedback on interpersonal and clinical skills to nursing students and GCU Faculty.

Standardized patients must pass the required patient competencies before being deployed as a standardized patient. Training will be provided. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

Location: 10484 W. Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City

Hours: 5 & 6 hour shifts Mon-Friday

Schedule: 6:30am or 2:30pm shift starts

Compensation: $27

What you will do:

  • Portray all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
  • Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to the student and supervising faculty member
  • Accept ongoing feedback and incorporate that feedback into case simulation
  • Respond to e-mails in a timely fashion
  • Be on time and keep scheduled appointments
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What you need:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule of appointments - schedule will be provided in advance
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to scheduled facility
  • High School Diploma

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About Grand Canyon Education

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983