Medical Interpreter - Spanish - Full time

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading health institution dedicated to improving patient care. This role involves providing essential interpretation and translation services for non-English speaking patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. You will be the vital link between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication and understanding. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess strong communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse populations and in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and translation services for non-English speaking patients.
• Ensure accurate communication of patient information and maintain documentation.

Skills

Interpretation Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Monday through Friday – 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.

Work Performed

1. Participate as a neutral party in the role as conduit of information incidental to the work described herein.
2. Perform other related duties that must flow between Duke staff and the international or domestic patient/visitors.
3. Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization (i.e., advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and health care education) are accurately communicated.
4. The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information are to be appropriately addressed and documented per Risk Management Directives.
5. Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective.
6. Provide required documentation as identified by the International Patient Center. Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services.
7. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the program. Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff. Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance the professional role of International Medical escort.
8. Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed.
9. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients/families/escorts. Participate in on-call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with diverse populations from various economic backgrounds and age groups. Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team. Ability to work in a fast-paced health care environment with a variety of customer service needs. Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills at all times. Current N.C. Driver's License with a driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Experience

Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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