Medical Interpreter: Compassionate Multilingual Communicator

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Interpreter to support non-English speaking patients and families at the Riedman Health Center. You will interpret clinical interactions, translate documents, and coordinate with translation vendors as needed.

This on-site role requires strong language skills and cultural sensitivity. The position emphasizes rapid response to referrals, familiarity with medical terminology, and participation in cultural sensitivity initiatives to enhance patient care.

Qualificações

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Successful completion of Interpreter Education Course prior to hire.
• Successful completion of Language Skills assessment prior to hire.
• National Certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduit for interpretation of patients’ cultural needs to staff; interpret clinical and other interactions; translate documents; arrange with outside translation vendors; on-call for patient service needs.
• Accept referrals via pager, voice mail and other methods; prioritize requests; familiarize with medical terminology and procedures.
• Participate in cultural sensitivity training opportunities for organization staff.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Language skills assessment

Formação académica

Equivalent experience/education considered

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Interpreter to support non-English speaking patients and families at the Riedman Health Center. You will interpret clinical interactions, translate documents, and coordinate with translation vendors as needed.

This on-site role requires strong language skills and cultural sensitivity. The position emphasizes rapid response to referrals, familiarity with medical terminology, and participation in cultural sensitivity initiatives to enhance patient care.