Medical Interpreter Waukesha Memorial 0.55 FTE, Days
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Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We Are Hiring:Medical Interpreter - Waukesha Memorial - 0.55 FTE Days
Begin your story with ProHealth Care. Herewe offer a culture thats warm welcoming and vibrant. Additionally we offer a generous benefits plan and resources to help you further your education. After all its the way you should be treated.Enjoy ourvideo seriesfeaturing our own employees sharing why they choose ProHealth Care and what they enjoy about working here.
Culture is built every day and we want you to be a part of this. If youre like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care wed like to meet you!
Schedule Details:Regular Part Time 8:00am-12:00pm
What You Will Do:
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. May be required to translate written a variety of interpretation and coordination services to assist non-English speaking patients the deaf and hearing-impaired patients receiving care within the ProHealth Care system.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates communication between patient family members doctors and nursing staff. Participates as a neutral non judgemental party in the role as a conduit of information.
- Communicates everything that is said by all people in the interaction without omitting adding condensing or changing.
- Transmits the message in thorough manner giving consideration to linguistic variations in both languages and conveying the tone and spirit of the original message.
- Explains cultural differences or practices to health care providers and clients when appropriate.
- Coordinates services for the deaf hard of hearing and those requiring non-Spanish interpretations.
- Assists in staff educational programs in conjunction with other hospital departments focusing on cultural and language barriers in the workplace.
- Develops a relationship of trust and respect at all times with the client by adopting a caring attentive yet discreet and impartial attitude toward the patient toward his/her questions and needs.
- Maintains accurate daily records on all requests for services as well as provision of services.
Requirements:
- Ability to write and speak English and Spanish.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical Diploma for Medical Interpreter from an accredited institution preferred
Why Join ProHealth Care:
We have nearly 5000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.
This Position Will Offer You:
- Engaging and community focused culture
- Competitive Salaries
- Opportunity for professional career growth
- Robust benefits including: Generous PTO;Choices in insurance; HSA;Tuition reimbursement;immediate 401K match;discounted tickets to various entertainment social and sporting events
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About Company
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