Med Interpreter Per Diem (Farsi/Dari/Pashto)

About the role

This position provides oral interpreting services for non-English speaking and limited English-speaking patients of the University of the California, Davis Health.

Responsibilities

• 90% - Oral Interpreting
• 10% - Record keeping and other duties

Requirements

• Meet minimum California auto insurance requirements.
• Passing score on UCD Health Interpreter Competency Test or an active status as a Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter.
• No Minimum Education required.
• Fluency in both English and target language(s).
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology in both source and target languages.
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language.
• Tact and diplomacy to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies and internal committees.
• Organizational skills to determine patient and workload priorities to enable completion of appointments and projects in a timely manner.
• Confidence to interact with various departments one on one, through the phone, via video, and in writing.
• Ability to write and print legibly to accomplish the documentation and administration tasks assigned to the job.
• Ability to read schedules, forms, brochures and computer printed information required to determine location of physicians, families, facilities, etc. and to disseminate this information as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated healthcare interpreter experience.
• Familiarity with the Medical Center or Health System setting.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Interpreter school or program.

Skills

• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture with enthusiasm, professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to perform his/her work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Organizational skills to determine patient and workload priorities to enable completion of appointments and projects in a timely manner.
• Confidence to interact with various departments one on one, through the phone, via video, and in writing.
• Ability to write and print legibly to accomplish the documentation and administration tasks assigned to the job.
• Ability to read schedules, forms, brochures and computer printed information required to determine location of physicians, families, facilities, etc. and to disseminate this information as required.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Pay

$35.95 per hour

Schedule

Day, 8 hour