Medical Interpreter CSCC Interpreters - Spanish

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a full-time Medical Interpreter to bridge language gaps between clinicians and patients with limited English proficiency. You will translate accurately, provide cultural context, and support families.

You will explain the interpreter role, maintain confidentiality, follow ethics, document services, and coordinate with other agencies. A must-have is accredited interpreter training and timely certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have completed accredited medical interpreter training.
• Certification as a medical interpreter within 12 months of hire is required.
• Bilingual with fluency in English and at least one other language.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in health or human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate between languages accurately to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patient families.
• Clarify non-literal translations and provide cultural framing to prevent misunderstandings.
• Explain the role of a Medical Interpreter to patients, families and providers to ensure smooth cooperation.
• Document interpreter services thoroughly and coordinate with other agencies as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Accredited interpreter training

Formal interpreter training

Two years of college education

Job description

Overview:Schedule: Full-Time, M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM, Benefits EligibleLocation: 380 Butterfly Gardens Dr, Columbus, OH 43215Job Description Summary:Bridges the communication gap between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency, enabling clear, precise coveyance of healthcare services. Provides valuable cultural context for better understanding and accurately translates the healthcare environment's nuances, giving a comprehensive framework for received messages.Job Description:Essential Functions:Transmits accurately and literally between languages to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patient families, also translating patient-specific healthcare instructions as appropriate.Clarifies non-literal translations and provides necessary cultural framing to prevent misunderstandings during healthcare interactions.Clearly explains the role of a Medical Interpreter to both the patient and the patient's family and healthcare provider to ensure smooth cooperation.Serves as an essential resource to healthcare providers in delivering culturally competent care and to patients and families regarding NCH's culture and practices.Abides by the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating a non-judgmental attitude, respecting patient self-determination, disclosing conflicts of interest, and upholding professional boundaries.Completes thorough documentation of provided interpreter services and performs additional duties such as coordinating with other agencies for patient and family services.Regularly seeks professional development through continuing studies and training, and maintains adherence to organization policies and procedures.Education Requirement:Completed accredited medical interpreter training, required.Formal interpreter training, required.Two years of college education, preferred.Certifications:Valid National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI or certification within 12 months of hire, required.Skills:Bilingual. Fluency in foreign language and English, required.Effective customer service, communication and interpersonal skill.Experience:Experience interpreting in a health or human service organization, required.One year of experience in a health care organization or interpreting in a health care of social service organization, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)FREQUENTLY: (none specified)CONTINUOUSLY: (none specified)\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"