Paraprofessional interpreter vs medical interpreter

Differences between paraprofessional interpreter and medical interpreter duties and responsibilities

Paraprofessional interpreter example responsibilities.

• Work with ESL and special needs students, individually and in small groups, to attain their learning objectives
• Implement language simulation and ESL techniques into all areas of instruction.
• Assist in providing services to English language learners with a combination of individual, group and classroom support.
• Interpret using ASL for a mainstream deaf student as well as aiding in the assistance of self contain students daily needs.
• Help to build collaboration with internal and international patients with medical staff, social organizations and insurance companies.
• Create PowerPoint presentations to display and categorize severity of defects to company personnel.

Medical interpreter example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Inform providers and patients of relevant cultural issues to assist providers in delivering culturally competent patient care.
• Assist another medical interpreter in interpreting for patients who have trouble understanding English spoken by health professionals and receptionists.
• Create education and promotional materials relate to Latino health and wellness.