Medical Interpreter Per Diem (Mien)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Mien. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Meeting minimum California auto insurance requirements.
• Passing score on internal Interpreter Competency Test or an active National Medical Interpreter certification status.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages.
• Familiarity with the Medical Center setting.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and target language.
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated healthcare interpreter experience.

Skills

• Oral interpretation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Pay

$33.24 per hour

Schedule

Variable, 8 hour