Interpreter - Interpreters

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well – Wellness Programs

Be Balanced – Paid Time Off

Be Secured – Retirement & Life Ins.

Be Rewarded – Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking an Interpreter to provide bilingual English/Spanish interpretation for patients, families, staff, and physicians. The role includes translating documents and facilitating clear communication across care teams.

The position supports a diverse patient population and partners with the Manager to enhance language services. Evening and night differentials apply; shift varies. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in English and target language for patient/family communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions and questions in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians and others.
• Identify, prioritize and translate documents between English and Spanish (and other languages as needed).
• Assist Manager in solving patient-family communication issues and improve services for non-English speakers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor degree in social science or language (preferred)

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 8 hours per shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position 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 translation of documents from English/Spanish, Spanish/English. May also facilitate the translation of documents in other languages as well. Other duties include assisting the Manager 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.

• Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, questions, and answers in both English and target language based on the patient, family member, or employees preferred language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

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

• Prior experience in medical interpretation and translation highly preferred.

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized certification process and American Translators Association (ATA) certification highly preferred (but not required) at the time of hire.

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.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• 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 ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

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.

Position Interpreter - Interpreters

Location US:PA:Reading | Human Services | Full Time

Req ID 106339