Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN, As Needed)

Summary

This job is responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.
• Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
• Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.

Requirements

• At least 1 year job related experience or Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 40-hour or more of healthcare, community or legal interpreter training preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within one year of employment.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Accurate interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of Spanish language and culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Pay

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Schedule

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