Medical interpreter job description

As the Medical Interpreter, you will be asked to r elay medical information between speakers (includes patients, staff and visitors) of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters. Understands variety of regional accents and linguistic styles and registers.

+ Explains hospital resources, office protocols , and limitations to staff and patients; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers in an effort to contribute to successful outcomes.

+ Arranges interpretation for other languages, including American Sign Language, through free-lance interpreters or independent agencies.

+ Provides written translations, as required, during patient encounters such as filling out forms, medical instructions, and medication schedules.

+ Supports the office operations by answering the phone, taking requests, calling patients to confirm or set up appointments, documenting encounters on the interpreter tracking system, and providing monthly encounter' statistics. Provides general troubleshooting, filing and photocopying.

+ Understands language as an expression of culture and recognizes the underlying assumptions of each party about medicine, the encounter, the illness; uses this understanding empowering patient and provider to better understand each other.

+ Encourages and fosters direct communication between provider and patient; maintains professional distance and integrity.
Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent and proof of medical interpreter training (minimum 40 hours)

+ National Board Certification for Medical Interpreters

+ 1 year of experience in a health care setting as a medical interpreter, with strong medical vocabulary (including vocabulary of medical specialties).

+ Fluent in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written.

+ Ability to accurately work in consecutive mode and sight translate as needed into and from working language(s).

+ Customer service skills with a positive approach

+ Ability to work with diversity of cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds

+ Knowledge of cultural background of patients to be served

At Ad Astra we don’t just think outside of the box … we speak, sign, and write there too. We help companies connect with consumers through linguistic support in over 250 spoken and signed languages. We are a woman-owned small business with a long history of providing unparalleled language services to clients throughout the nation and globe.

Do you want to use your bilingual language skills at work? You can play a key role at our company helping us to break language barriers!

We are seeking outstanding Spanish Medical Interpreters interested in starting a career as freelance interpreters. The assignments will be performed on an as-needed basis for our Medical, Legal, and Governmental clients. As a freelance interpreter with our agency, you can accept and deny assignments based on your schedule, set your own rates and terms, and work for other agencies.

This job is a great fit for you’d if you like to:

• Earn an extra income
• Travel around your local area
• Continue to utilize your language skills
• Refine your interpretation skills
• Be a voice for your community!

This job requires the following:

• Have academic-level fluency in English and Spanish
• Have an Associate degree or equivalent from a US school
• Interpret oral conversations
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be authorized to work in the US
• Be able to pass a drug screening and background check
• Be willing to submit immunization records including Covid-19, MMR, Varicella, HepB, TB skin test, TDAP, and Seasonal Flu

We offer free orientation sessions for individuals who are new to the interpreting field!

Ad Astra, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ad Astra, Inc. supports employment for all peoples, regardless of race, color, age, gender, status, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, parental status, veteran status, disability, or any other demographic protected under federal and state law. Ad Astra, Inc. does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and is committed to building a safe and respectful environment for its employees and independent contractors.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Benefits

* Annual Employee Incentive Bonus
* $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
* $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($3,000 part-time)
* $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
* $250 Wellbeing Fund per year

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Description

The Pt Rel/Interpreter Ser Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This role serves the hospital as a Medically Trained Interpreter in a professional and ethical manner.

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Qualifications

Required:

* 1 year of healthcare experience
* Medically-trained interpreter
* High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

* 3 years of education

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.on will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.