Interpreter - Per Diem

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare in California is seeking qualified interpreters to provide medical interpretation for patients, families and clinical staff. You will convey content and spirit in English and a second language, acting as advocate, culture broker, and conduit for LEP families across clinics and units.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/G.E.D., at least 18 months of interpreter experience, and bilingual proficiency with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• Minimum 18 months interpreter or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual with English and a second language; medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical interpretation for patients, families and clinical staff.
• Act as advocate, culture broker and conduit for LEP patients.
• Clarify written consents and hospital forms as needed.
• Maintain high standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Skills

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

About Us:

The Interpreter Services Department is responsible for bridging the communication barrier to our limited and non-English speaking patients and families 24hrs a day, 365 days of the year. Our team of professional interpreters convey the content and spirit of what is said, working as cultural brokers and advocates for our patients and families. Interpreters facilitate communication in person, over the phone, and on video, allowing for the provision of language services to all of Valley Children’s clinics and units. Additionally, our translators diligently process all document translation requests. The team holds their work to the highest standards and abide by the strongest sense of ethics.

Job Summary:

Accountable to provide medical interpretation for patients, families and clinical staff. Possess a full command (verbal and written) of the English language as well as the language they will use in their interpreter encounters (e.g. Spanish, etc.). Acts as advocate, culture broker, clarifier, and conduit for Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons. May clarify written consents and hospital forms, and advocate for the LEP regarding cultural differences.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum 18 months Interpreter or equivalent experience utilizing interpreter skills (required)
• Minimum six (6) months Health care setting and/or hospital environment (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Demonstrates full command (verbal and written) of the English language and second language, e.g., Spanish. Medical terminology or equivalent experience in a medical setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$27.96 - $40.45

Workshift:

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Daily Hours:

8

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.