Medical Interpreter-Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health Spanish Bilingual
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Medical Interpreter communicates information such as symptoms medical history and diagnosis between LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients and medical provider. This an onsite full-time Monday through Friday role.
Responsibilities
- Conducts medical and general interpreting for staff patients and their families
- Assesses and monitors patients understanding of information conveyed.
- Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards.
- Communicates as clearly as possible for both the LEP patient and/or family member and the medical provider.
- Conveys thoughts and feeling as accurately as possible and does not impose their ideas.
- Relays information in an accurate and concise manner and does not omit change or add information.
- Assists LEP in-patients and out-patients and/or family members throughout the medical center.
- May be required to translate written documents and will need to assist with editing and proofreading translations.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited institution. Bachelors degree preferred
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish both verbal and written.
- Substantial knowledge of medical vocabulary in both languages.
- Certificate of completion of medical interpreter training (a minimum of 40 hours
- Must be compassionate and understanding of the needs of the patients.
- Certified at the time of hire with the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
- 1-3 years interpreting experience in a hospital setting.
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