Interpreter - Interpreter S

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Spanish Interpreter at their Hershey location to provide interpreter services for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will assist in translating documents and ensuring effective communication in medical settings. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, and a minimum of 40 hours of training in medical interpretation. This full-time position offers varied shifts and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Minimum of 40 hours training in medical interpretation.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services for medical treatments and instructions.
• Assist with document translations from English to non-English.
• Support patient and family communication needs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Translation Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or Language (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Corey Cunningham at [e-mail]

Summary of Position

This is a Spanish Interpreter role. This position is for a qualified medical interpreter and will provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians, and others regarding consents, medical treatments, discharges, instructions, and other interpreting needs as well. Also responsible for the process of identifying, prioritizing, and completing allowed translation of documents from English/non-English language, non-English language/English. Other duties include assisting in problem-solving with patient and family communication needs and proactively identifying opportunities for improving services to our limited or non-English speaking patient and family population.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Minimum of 40 hour training in medical interpretation.
• Complete at least four (4) continuing education credit hours per year or more to remain competent in identified non-English speaking language.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary.
• Minimum one (1) year in a role that demonstrates ability to read handwritten and typed documents in English and the target language, speak clear English and the target language, and write in English and the target language.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience translating, reading and writing documents in English to the target language within a medical setting, with a full command of the English language and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Test through approved education provider of language interpreter services.
• Qualified Medical Interpreter Test Certification

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science field or Language highly preferred.

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Benefits

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

You take care of them. We\'ll take care of you. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained