Medical Interpreter Per Diem (Marshallese)

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

Department Overview

Language access services to LEP and deaf/hard of hearing patients.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $33.24
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 155
• UC Job Title: MED INTERPRETER PD
• UC Job Code: 009357
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift (Work Schedule): varies
• Location: Patient Contact Center (HSP166)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: No

Key Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and target language Marshallese.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Meet minimum California auto insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages.
• Familiarity with the Medical Center setting.
• Skills to perform his/her work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language.
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture with enthusiasm, professionalism and empathy.
• 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.
• Ability and physical dexterity to use computer terminal equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from an independent medical interpreter school or program.
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated healthcare interpreter experience.