Interpreter - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a qualified medical interpreter to provide interpreting and translating services in a healthcare setting. The role requires fluency in English and a second language, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Responsibilities include assisting patients and staff with document translations, ensuring clear communication, and documenting activities. The position offers flexible shift hours with compensation at $26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a health care or interpreting role.
• Completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/ translating services for patients and staff.
• Document patient or visit activities.
• Call patients with appointment confirmations and relevant information.

Skills

Fluency in English and a second language

Medical terminology

Sensitivity to patient cultural norms

Flexibility for emergency requests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation

Job description

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

• Req Id 97659
• 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)