Per diem interpreter vs interpretive program coordinator

Differences between per diem interpreter and interpretive program coordinator duties and responsibilities

Per diem interpreter example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Facilitate communication between LEP patients/families and medical staff by providing accurate and comprehensive interpreter services (person/phone).
• Monitor patient EKG patterns while patient is admitted.
• Provide education and training while administering a base wide CPR training program.
• Assist with documentation, groups, and ADL's for idd/m psych patients.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist Somali speaking patients in understanding physician's questions.
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Interpretive program coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage and organize all incoming/outgoing documents concerning the junior staff leadership program.
• Translate IEP documents or need documents for families with language barriers.
• Act as an interpreter liaison for payroll disputes and case problem resolution.
• Produce decreased payroll costs by analyzing cases and employee schedules to allocate all personnel resources more efficiently.
• Explain rights of refugees to education, health, social service, employment, network with community organization.
• Assist international and limit English proficiency (LEP) patients and physicians or other healthcare workers by facilitating the communication process.
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