Burmese Interpreter - In Person/Onsite

Grace Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off (first year)

8 paid holidays

Weekends off

Job summary

Grace Health is seeking a skilled Burmese Interpreter to join our onsite team. You will interpret during patient visits and contact Burmese-speaking patients by phone to communicate needed information.

You will translate English forms and educational materials into Burmese to ensure clear patient understanding. Qualifications include fluency in Burmese and English, plus the ability to translate both directions.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Burmese and English is required.
• Proficiency in translating written and spoken materials between Burmese and English.
• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets during patient visits for both patient and provider.
• Contacts Burmese-speaking patients by phone to convey information.
• Translates English forms and educational materials into Burmese.

Skills

Burmese language fluency

English language fluency

Burmese-to-English translation

Medical interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting pay is $18.22 + with experience

Position is ONSITE only

Join the Grace Health Team as a Burmese Interpreter!

We're looking for a skilled Burmese Interpreter to become part of our team. We offer competitive pay based on experience, up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year, and 8 paid holidays. Enjoy a great work-life balance with weekends off.

Fluency in Chin Haka, Falam, and Tedim is required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Interprets during patient visits for both patient and provider.
2. Contacts Burmese speaking patients by phone to communicate needed information.
3. Translates English forms, educational materials and other written materials into the Burmese language.
4. Interpreters with Grace Health clinical experience may communicate provider instructions directly to patients and document in the medical record accordingly.
5. Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be fluent in speaking and writing Burmese, as well as English
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and systems.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to record patient information.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to translate Burmese into English and vice versa.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

Education: High school graduate or GED

Experience: One-year work experience, preferably in a medical organization

Certificate/License: Interpretation certification preferred

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