OCH Spanish Interpreter (Nights)

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Spanish Interpreter for night shifts in the Translators department. The interpreter provides critical language services to physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure accurate communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include interpreting medical information, gathering history from non-English speakers, and guiding patients on services and accommodations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and bilingual proficiency, with Propio testing completed before

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; must be bilingual.
• Completion of Propio testing required prior to hire.
• Ability to interpret medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interprets English to Spanish and Spanish to English to facilitate patient care and education.
• Collaborates with department director to ensure excellent customer service and meet patient needs.
• Gathers medical history and demographic information from non-English-speaking patients and/or family members.
• Provides information to non-English-speaking patients and families regarding parking, accommodations, cafeteria services, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpreting

Patient communication

Cultural awareness

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Propio testing

Job description

Position Title: OCH Spanish Interpreter (Nights)

Department: Translators

Job Description: The Interpreter I performs interpreter services necessary to facilitate communication between OU Health physician, nursing, and support staff and OU Health patients and their family members.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interprets verbal communication from English to a foreign language and a foreign language to English to provide needed information related to a patient's admission/financial counseling, patient health conditions/symptoms, health care education information, treatment plan, and discharge instructions.

• Works closely with the department director to accomplish goals, provide excellent customer service, and meet the needs of customers.

• In consultation with health care provider, gathers medical history and demographic information from non-English speaking patient and/or family members.

• Provides information to non-English speaking patients and family members regarding appropriate parking, availability of overnight accommodations, cafeteria services, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required. Must be bi-lingual.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Completion of Propio testing required prior to hire and must be renewed on an annual basis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

• Knowledge of another culture as it relates to health care issues based on patient's age and sex.

• Knowledge of OUH policies and procedures regarding in-patient and out-patient processes.

• Ability to interpret English medical terminology.

• Ability in the use of effective communication techniques when dealing with cultural, educational and social-economic considerations.

• Knowledge of subtle nuances associated with the foreign language.

• Skill in establishing effective communication between two individuals who speak a different language.

• Ability to analyze complex situations and relay information in an objective and understandable manner.

• Skill in expressing words and thoughts in a clear and concise manner and comprehending and explaining instruction on behalf of a health care provider.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.