Language Access Specialist

Mosaic Community Health; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Language Access Specialist to provide bilingual healthcare interpretation (Spanish/English) across medical, dental and pharmacy teams. You will interpret conversations, translate short documents, and document encounters in the patient record, upholding ethics and confidentiality.

Strong communication, independence and teamwork are essential for helping LEP patients access quality care. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency required; ability to interpret accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of ethics standards for health-care interpreters and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clear communication with staff and patients.
• Interprets conversations between staff and LEP patients accurately.
• Follows National Code of Ethics and standards of practice for interpreters in health care.
• Documents interpreting encounters clearly in the patient health record.
• Coordinates interpreting services across clinics and departments as needed.
• Translates short patient instructions and materials as directed.

Skills

Spanish

English

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare interpreting coursework/experience

Job description

Description

The Language Access Specialist is a bilingual healthcare interpreter that facilitates communication between English speakers and LEP (Limited English Proficient) individuals by interpreting messages accurately and faithfully. This position works in partnership with all clinical teams (medical, dental and pharmacy) to successfully provide quality care for patients. This position coordinates with the care team to assure the effective delivery of interpreting services that meet the patients’ needs and contributes to maintaining the patient's health care record through careful, accurate and complete documentation of the elements under their responsibility. The Language Access Specialist may translate written documents as needed and provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients’ and their families’ comprehension of medical or dental procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care.

*This position description is written with language flexibility in the event other language skills are required to meet the needs of Mosaic patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective lines of communication with all staff and stakeholders.
• Interprets conversations between staff and limited English proficient patients and their friends/family accurately and faithfully.
• Follows the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters in health care.
• Follows proper documentation standards for all interpreting services.
• Utilizes organizational supported technologies (resources, applications, software, devices) to facilitate language access and interpreting. This includes scheduling systems, telephone systems, and the Electronic Health Record that support patient care, interpreting and translation.
• Works proactively to determine when and where interpreting services will be necessary and coordinates interpreting services based on available resources and established prioritization. This includes the scheduling and coordination of phone, Video Remote Interpreting, and vendor interpreting services and communication with other Language Access Specialists to meet interpreting needs across all Mosaic clinics and departments.
• Written translation of short, basic, patient instructions such as After Visit Summaries, MyChart messages, or other materials in accordance with standard protocols, at the direction of supervisor(s), and within the skillset of the translator. Not to include questionnaires, documents requiring consent or authorization, legal documents, or the translation of medical records.

Skills & Knowledge

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Spanish/English oral and written skills required; understanding and acceptance of the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care; able to work independently and with team members; able to prioritize needs; able to learn and efficiently use various computer programs.

Who We Are

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.

We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment.

Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors! Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours. Of course, we also offer a great benefit package!

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years: Two years working in an office setting; medical preferred. Experience in healthcare interpreting preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Qualified HC Interp-OR

Equal Opportunity Employer
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