• Interpreter - Per Diem - Variable

    Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY)


    Interpreter - Per Diem - Variable

     

    Department: LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE

    Job Summary

    Under the direction of the program director, or clinic supervisor, performs interpreting and translating services of oral and/or written communications between a source and a target language (or languages) in a medical setting.

     

    Core Job Responsibilities

     

    + Provide interpreting / translating services for patients, employees, and patient decision makers.

    + Interpret or translate all documents presented by or to patients, staff, and other individuals.

    + Review translated material for accuracy of meaning, grammar and syntax.

    + Answer inquiries from patients, community agencies, and individuals and interpret and explain words and phrases.

    + Call patients with appointment confirmations, updated test results, prescription refills and related information. Ensure communication flows from patient to Language Assistance Program Office.

    + Track appointments and work schedule.

    + Document patient or visit activities.

    + Performs other duties as required.

     

    Education/Experience Requirements

    Required:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health care or interpreting role. Education may be substituted for work experience.

    + Medical terminology and fluency in English and a second language.

    + Completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days.

    + Ability to be aware and sensitive to patient cultural norms.

    + Ability to remain flexible and available for emergency requests.

    Preferred:

    + Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation.

    + Experience in court interpreting.

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

    Preferred:

    + Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation.

     

    Disclaimer

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id 93807

     

    Department LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE

    Shift Variable

    Shift Hours Worked 4.00

     

    FTE 0.19

     

    Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION

     

    Employee Status A7 - Occasional

     

    Union Non-Union

     

    Pay Range $26 per hour