• MOSDOH - Student Doctor Translator

    AT Still University (St. Louis, MO)


    MOSDOH - Student Doctor Translator

     

    St. Louis, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1500+Park+Ave+St.+Louis+MO+USA+63104) •Evergreen

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-time

    Description

    Requirements

    Major Job Duties

    + Facilitate effective communication between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and healthcare (dental) providers by translating clinic forms and other printed materials from one language to another.

    + Convert and format written materials from one language to another, such as clinic forms, brochures, education materials, or surveys.

    + Create a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original.

    + Edit and proofread text to accurately reflect language.

    + Receive and submit assignments electronically.

    + Use dictionaries and glossaries for reference. Attach cited references to translated documents.

    + Employ limited computer-assisted translation with caution, assure accuracy.

    + Translate medical and dental terminology. Build an electronic depository of dental terms in the target language.

    + Translate patient materials and informational brochures from English to the target language.

    + Assure cultural proficiency of translated materials.

    + Maintain a record of work completed, follow work protocol set by the project director.

    + Communicate effectively with project director and team members.

    + Save copies of all translations in various formats.

    + Work with translation software.

    + Attend training/calibration meetings.

    + Keep shared work folders in Google drive updated.

    + Develop and deliver patient education materials and programs.

    + Work with community organizations on facilitating outreach programs to ethnically diverse communities.

    Qualifications

    + Must possess expert-level language skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese.

    + Must have knowledge of dental and medical terms in English and facilitate translations of terms and general text to target language.

    + Have the ability to translate written material in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

    + Be able to work with MS Word, Google docs, and Google sheets documents, utilizing foreign alphabets and othertranslation tools as needed.

    + Have strong organization and communication skills.

    + Be a team player and work collaboratively with other members of the team, project director, expert reviewer, and other entities.

    + Computer skills are required as translated materials must be saved in several formats and organized in a Google drive folder.

     

    In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.