Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
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Medical Interpreter
- Company
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
- Opportunity type
- Curated Industry Job
- Location
- Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full Time
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About this opportunity
Job Requirements
Position Summary
The Medical Interpreter provides medical and general interpreting services for Limited English proficient patients/guests in Spanish to work on a full-time or part-time basis.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School Graduate or GED
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology and Medical interpretation Training
Experience
- One (1) year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment
License/Registration/Certifications
- N/A
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree
- Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment
Preferred Experience
- N/A
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
- N/A
Core Job Responsibilities
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written skills in these languages.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
- Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis.
- Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests.
- Assists English speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors.
- Records & documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient's concerns & issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies.
Physical Requirements
- Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to manage timeline conflicts.