Foreign Language Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Medical Interpreter to provide essential language support for limited English proficient patients. This role is crucial in ensuring effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing understanding of medical procedures, treatment plans, and discharge instructions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical interpretation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient advocacy. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in healthcare or related field, with focus on medical interpretation.
• Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program or CMI certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide language interpretation for LEP patients and families regarding medical care.
• Translate hospital documents and enhance comprehension of medical procedures.

Skills

Medical Interpretation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Interpretation Program Certificate

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare, medical setting, customer service, advocacy, or related field, one of which must have been dedicated to medical interpretation.
3. Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap, or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of Medical Interpreter Training OR Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
4. 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.
5. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
6. General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.

Work Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No