Medical Interpreter

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Medical Interpreter provides medical and general interpreting services for Limited English proficient patients/guests in Spanish to work on a full-time or part-time basis.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or GED
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology and Medical interpretation Training

Experience

• One (1) year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment

License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written skills in these languages.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
• Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis.
• Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests.
• Assists English speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors.
• Records & documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient's concerns & issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to manage timeline conflicts.