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Interpreter - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Utica, NY, US

Salary

$26 per hour

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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  • The position involves providing interpreting and translating services in a medical setting under the direction of a program director or clinic supervisor.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or interpreting roles, with medical terminology proficiency in English and a second language.
  • The job requires the completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days and the ability to handle emergency requests while being sensitive to patient cultural norms.
  • The pay rate for this role is $26 per hour, and certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to various personal characteristics, and successful candidates may need to undergo a background verification.

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  97679 
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 an hour (Flat Rate)




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