Bilingual Medical Interpreter - Weekend PT

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a part-time interpreter for weekend coverage. The role provides on-site interpretation for Saturday and Sunday, 8:00–8:30pm, and supports patient and family communication in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and interpreter certification; healthcare interpretation experience is preferred. Safety sensitive and tobacco-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; Or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry Level - Experience not Required.
• Interpreter - Related_1 year in Health Care or Medical Interpreting experience.
• Interpreter Skills Assessment - Arkansas Children’s.
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - NBCMI - The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate interpretation and translation to AC patients and families.
• Proficiently interprets information without adding in opinions, bias or advice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing as evidenced by quality translation of patient specific materials as well as educational pamphlets and materials.
• Educates staff regarding cultural issues that may be barriers to care.
• Takes responsibility for confirming that the language request has been completed and the patient or staff received the assistance as requested.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of how to access other foreign language and hearing impaired assistance. Demonstrates working knowledge of ADA rules regarding provision of hearing impaired translator services.
• Reports any patient concerns or identified social issues discovered during interpretation and does not try to address it themselves.
• Follows up with patient or family to see if concerns have been addressed or resolved.
• Educates staff as to appropriate utilization of interpreters and job responsibilities.
• Communicates with other interpreters about interpretation needs for the shift and is able to problem solve with the team through barriers in scheduling.
• Assists with three-way interpreting needs and written translation requests.
• Enters daily list of patients seen and services provided into the departmental activity log/database.
• Makes rounds of foreign speaking hospitalized or clinic patients and offers assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpretation

Language proficiency

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Interpreter Skills Assessment

CMI - CCHI/NBCMI

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a part-time interpreter for weekend coverage. The role provides on-site interpretation for Saturday and Sunday, 8:00–8:30pm, and supports patient and family communication in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and interpreter certification; healthcare interpretation experience is preferred. Safety sensitive and tobacco-free workplace.