Interpreter

Job Summary:

As the Interpreter, you will serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and support the operations of the department in consecutive, simultaneous or sight translation mode. Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target language test availability.