Foreign Language Medical Interpreter

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a qualified Medical Interpreter to provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families, and to translate documents as needed.

The role includes sight-translation and ensuring clear communication of medical procedures and discharge instructions. The candidate should have a minimum high school diploma, at least one year of interpreting experience (six months in medical interpreting), a certified training program of 40+ hours, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program (minimum 40 hours).
• Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) as administered by Northside Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for LEP patients and families.
• Sight-translation of materials to improve comprehension of medical procedures, discharge instructions, and education.
• Translates hospital documents from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

IST proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients’ and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), OR post-secondary education.
• One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program confirming successful completion of a minimum forty (40) hours of medical interpreter training. Training may be provided by a college, university or professional training organization. National or industry recognized certification, including but not limited to Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or certification through Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), will also be accepted.
• Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.

PREFERRED

• Higher level education degree (Bachelors, Masters, etc.) from an accredited College or University.
• Two (2) years of medical interpreter experience.
• Previous medical, healthcare, customer service, advocacy or related field work.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in a third language as validated through successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) as described above.
• Graduate of an accredited Foreign Language Program.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Work Hours:

2p-9:30p

Weekend Requirements:

No