Certified Medical Interpreter - The Longstreet Clinic - Pediatrics - Gainesville *Must be Certified*

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide interpretation and translation services for non-English speaking patients and families across the facility. The role supports leadership awareness of cultural influences and serves as a patient advocate, ensuring clear communication and access to resources to alleviate fears during hospitalization or outpatient visits.

The interpreter will act as a liaison, addressing information needs and referrals, and will handle

Qualifications

• Must hold a 40-hour Medical Interpretation Certificate (approved at NGHS) obtained within 4 months of hire date.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Render a complete and accurate interpretation without altering, omitting, or adding to the meaning of what is stated or written.
• Remain neutral in interpretations and separate personal beliefs from those of the parties.
• Assist with interpretation of unit forms and communication regarding consent forms and obtaining patient signatures.
• Coordinate time with staff and physicians for scheduled appointments for identified non-English speaking patients.

Skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Communication skills

Education

40-hour Medical Interpretation Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical Work. Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon. Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary The Medical Interpreter provides a wide range of support services, including providing interpretation and translation activities for non-English speaking patients and families across the entire facility. Informs departmental leadership of any cultural influences that affect the care and compliance of the patient. Acts as a highly visible and accessible patient and family advocate that acts as a liaison between patients and the organization. Offers a specific channel for patients and families for information, general assistance, and referral to appropriate resources. The Medical Interpreter will ensure a personal touch to the patient's hospitalization or outpatient service and help alleviate fears and anxieties for both patient and families, as well as be exceptionally responsive to various customer satisfaction issues.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: 40-hour Medical Interpretation Certificate, approved at NGHS- Obtained within 4 months of hire date.

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience: One (1) year customer service-related experience. Must be bi-lingual in both English and an identified foreign language (Spanish).

Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology helpful. Other:

Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Fluent oral/written communication skills in English and an identified foreign language (Spanish), and the ability to communicate effectively with patients/families, other healthcare staff, and external providers of service. Provides interpretation and translation services. Ability to handle complex, timely, and confidential information with discretion and possess the ability to prioritize tasks in order to deliver high quality work, with minimal supervision, against tight time deadlines and to work confidentially and sensitively Demonstrate proficiency with computers and computer software Ability to work effectively cross-culturally

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

Renders a complete and accurate interpretation without altering, omitting, and/or adding anything to the meaning of what is stated or written. Verbal interpretation may include interpretation of profane language. Remains neutral in interpretations allowing each party to express themselves. Separates personal belief from those of the other parties. Assists with interpretation of unit forms, as well as communication regarding consent forms and obtaining patient signatures. Coordinates time with staff and physicians for scheduled appointments for identified foreign language speaking patients. May assist as needed or as necessary in quality control for transl