Medical Interpreter II, Spanish (Part-time)

About the role

The Medical Interpreter II supports the provision of family-centered care by mediating communication between clinicians or staff and patient families who prefer a Language Other Than English (LOE). This position involves interpreting during clinical and non-clinical interactions to support families and staff in accurate and complete exchange of information throughout the entire treatment or research cycle.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses, and responds to interpreting needs of patients and families as directed by the Manager.
• Presents assessment of needs as gathered from the family to assist other professionals in the overall communication and planning.
• Reports to manager regarding any concerns regarding unmet communication needs or patient safety.
• Completes and submits all required periodic reports for division data collection accurately and on time.
• Complies with all hospital policies and procedures, with special attention to confidentiality and security of patient information.
• Adheres to professional standards and codes of ethics as published and endorsed by national professional interpreter associations including National Council of Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) or the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Works closely with members of support services teams (such as social work, child life, chaplaincy, etc.) to integrate families with a preferred language other than English (PLOE) into existing services across the enterprise.
• Promotes a culture of hospitality and service both internally with CHOP departments and externally to existing and potential families.
• Uses “Language of Caring” in interactions to promote family-centered care.
• As directed by the Manager, collaborates with professional colleagues at CHOP in the development of language services initiatives, policies, and practices that improve direct services and contribute to a genuine family-centered patient experience.

Requirements

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) - CCHI - within 12 months - Required or
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - NBCMI - within 12 months - Required or
• Certified Interpreter - National Accreditation Authority for Translations and Interpreters (NAATI) - within 12 months - Required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• At least two (2) years interpreting experience in healthcare.
• At least two (2) years of international life experience, especially serving international clientele in a work environment.

Skills

• Strong Linguistic Skills
• Strong Interpreting Skills
• Cultural Awareness Competencies
• Ethical Competency
• Customer Service Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communications & Technology Skills

Benefits

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $28.05 - $35.05 Hourly

Schedule

PT (20 hours/week)
Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm
Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm