Interpreter - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a bilingual medical interpreter to provide interpreting and translating services in a medical setting. You will interpret oral and written communications between languages for patients and staff, ensuring accurate meanings and clear communication.

Responsibilities include reviewing translations for accuracy, contacting patients for confirmations, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years in health care or interpreting role; education may substitute for work experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge and fluency in English and a second language.
• Completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days.
• Ability to be aware of patient cultural norms.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/ translating services for patients, employees, and decision makers.
• Interpret or translate documents presented to patients, staff, and others.
• Review translated material for accuracy of meaning, grammar and syntax.
• Answer inquiries from patients, community agencies, and individuals and interpret words and phrases.
• Call patients with appointment confirmations, updated test results, prescription refills, and related information.
• Track appointments and work schedule.
• Document patient or visit activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Interpreting

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical interpreter training

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the program director, or clinic supervisor, performs interpreting and translating services of oral and/or written communications between a source and a target language (or languages) in a medical setting.

Under the direction of the program director, or clinic supervisor, performs interpreting and translating services of oral and/or written communications between a source and a target language (or languages) in a medical setting.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting / translating services for patients, employees, and patient decision makers.
• Interpret or translate all documents presented by or to patients, staff, and other individuals.
• Review translated material for accuracy of meaning, grammar and syntax.
• Answer inquiries from patients, community agencies, and individuals and interpret and explain words and phrases.
• Call patients with appointment confirmations, updated test results, prescription refills and related information. Ensure communication flows from patient to Language Assistance Program Office.
• Track appointments and work schedule.
• Document patient or visit activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health care or interpreting role. Education may be substituted for work experience.
• Medical terminology and fluency in English and a second language.
• Completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days.
• Ability to be aware and sensitive to patient cultural norms.
• Ability to remain flexible and available for emergency requests.

Preferred:

• Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation.
• Experience in court interpreting.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Preferred:

• Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

• Department LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
• Shift Variable
• Shift Hours Worked 4.00
• FTE 0.19
• Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
• Employee Status A7 - Occasional
• Union Non-Union
• Pay Range $26 an hour (Flat Rate)