PRN Spanish Interpreter

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Health System’s Bell Hospital is seeking a part-time PRN Spanish Interpreter to support linguistically diverse patients. You will interpret in various clinical settings, explain resources and office protocols, and uphold regulatory and confidentiality standards while delivering patient-centered care.

Requires high school diploma, ALTA or CMH SBA training, and 2+ years in healthcare interpreting; CHI certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Documentation of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education that includes consecutive interpreting and ethics in medical interpreting.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for patients/family accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Follow directions and contribute to problem-solving.
• Interact courteously with patients and staff.
• Participate in rounds and staff education on best practices and policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Spanish interpretation

Healthcare setting

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

ALTA or CMH SBA training

Medical interpreter training

Job description

Position Title

PRN Spanish InterpreterVaries - PRNBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Interpreter helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explain KUHS resources, office protocols,departmental policies and procedure; is familiar with Regulatoryand Compliance guidelines and national trends; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem-solving.
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member.
• Performs other duties as needed including: intentional rounding- round on all languages, staff education/in-services on "best practices"/policies/procedures, data entry/ run reports.
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on-site services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Documented proof of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA) that includes, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting)
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree Proof of medical interpreter training such as "Bridging the Gap" (minimum of 40 hours) and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) National Certification (NBMI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Medical background/knowledge of medical terminology

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57529

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