Examination Reader

Examination Reader

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Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary 

Drexel College of Medicine is hiring an Examination Reader which provides special testing services for students with certain disabilities. This position will read the text of high stakes Medical Examinations in person to qualifying students.

Essential Functions 

• Ability to read aloud clearly, at a normal pace and with good pronunciation for a sustained period of time (up to 6 hours).
• Familiarity with the words, terms, symbols or signs that are specific to Medical Education
• Ability to follow instructions to read, verbatim, only the words on the screen, without changing or adding words or assisting the test taker in selecting a response.
• Willingness to be patient and to understand that the test taker may need many test questions repeated several times.
• Ability to work with the test taker comfortably and compatibly without creating unnecessary pressure or unrealistic expectations.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge and ability to speak Medical Terminology clearly for up to 6 hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the words, terms, symbols, or signs that are specific to Medical Education

Physical Requirements 

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.
• Typically standing, walking.

Location 

• University City – Philadelphia, PA  

Additional Information 

This is a Part-time Temporary position classified as Non-Exempt.  The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.   

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet .  

Special Instructions to the Applicant 

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. 

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. 

Advertised: Feb 13 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 19 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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