Medical Interpreter
Medical Interpreter
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Job Description
Overview
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Coordinator this role provides medical interpretation services for patients and healthcare staff. It involves accurately conveying medical and related information between individuals who speak different languages while adhering to hospital protocols and maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Report directly to the Program Coordinator to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
- Provide professional medical interpretation services for patients and healthcare staff.
- Accurately convey medical and related information between individuals who speak different languages.
- Maintain strict adherence to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Uphold patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines.
Qualifications
Required:
- A Bachelors Degree in a science language or human services area is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Specific training or experience in medical interpretation is required.
- Must be a qualified Medical Interpreter with a minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training.
- Certification through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters is required or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Must have an understanding of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure are required.
- Additional related experience education or training may be substituted for the degree.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation(NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is PS/20S: $55955.00 - $79709.00 per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.
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