Medical Interpreter - CSCC Medical Interpreter Northland

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Interpreter to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency. The role involves clarifying information and cultural nuances to ensure effective understanding and quality care. Candidates must be bilingual with completed medical interpreter training and are expected to obtain certification within six months of hiring.

Qualifications

• Fluency in a foreign language and English is required.
• Experience interpreting in a health or human service organization.
• Formal interpreter training required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between health care providers and patients with limited English proficiency.
• Provide a cultural framework for understanding information being interpreted.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/family and adhere to the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completed accredited medical interpreter training

Two years of College experience preferred

Job description

Medical Interpreter - CSCC Medical Interpreter Northland

Pay Competitive

Location Columbus/Ohio

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 41089

Overview

Medical Interpreter - Somali

[completed 40 hour medical interpreter training, required with a resume]

NCH promotes care consistent with federal laws and regulation in order to ensure equitable access to and the ability for families and patients to understand and utilize information related to their care.Clear, accurate communication is essential to the provision of quality health care. When language differences create a barrier to this communication, interpretation services are needed to bridge this gap. The Medical Interpreter facilitates communications between health care providers and individuals with limited English proficiency. The Medical Interpreter that is knowledgeable in the culture of the patient and family and the health care environment also clarifies information that cannot be literally translated into another language and, when necessary, provides a cultural framework for understanding the message being interpreted.Medical Interpreters are required to become Certified Healthcare Interpreter or Certified Medical Interpreter within 6 months of hire. They are responsible of providing age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients.

Schedule: 8a - 5p, Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Location:

Northland Primary Care Center

4560 Morse Centre RdColumbus, Ohio 43229

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose .

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job . It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud .

Responsibilities

The Medical Interpreter implements and supports the philosophy, mission, values, standards, policies and procedures of Children's Hospital and the Patient Care Services Division. The Medical Interpreter:

• Literally and accurately transmit what has been said from one language into another in order to support the communication between the health care provider and the patient/family.
• Clarifies information that cannot be literally translated from one language into another in order to facilitate understanding between the health care provider and the patient/family.
• Provides a cultural framework for the message being interpreted when necessary to prevent misunderstanding between the health care provider and the family.
• Clarifies role of Medical Interpreter to patient/family and health care provider.
• Serves as a resource to health care providers regarding providing culturally competent care to patient/family.
• *Serves as a resource to patients and families regarding the culture and practices of NCH. This includes supporting patient navigation and care coordination outside of typical interpreter responsibilities.
• Site translate simple written patient specific health care information or care instruction into the language of the patient as appropriate.
• Abides by the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics:
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient/family and CHI
  • Maintains non-judgmental attitude
  • Respects patient self-determination- shall not influence the opinion of the patient/family
  • Discloses any real or perceived conflicts of interest
  • Maintains professional boundaries
  • Completes necessary documentation of interpreter services provided.
• Seeks to increase and maintain interpreter skills and knowledge through continuing studies and training.
• Is punctual, prepared and dressed in an appropriate manner.12. Other duties as assigned including contacting other agencies for services for patients and families and supporting scheduling duties.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bilingual. Fluency in foreign language and English required.
• Completed accredited medical interpreter training.
• HS diploma or GED. Two years of College experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting in a health or human service organization required.
• Effective customer service, communication and interpersonal skill required. Formal interpreter training required.
• Valid driver's license.
• One-year experience either working in a health care organization or interpreting in a health care of social service organization is preferred.
• Obtain National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI within 6 months of hire.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation and care for oneself, with little or no difficulty.
• Performance of principal duties may require ability to travel.

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 individual 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 his/her supervision.

About the company

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care teaching hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

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