Interpreter - Per Diem at Mohawk Valley Health System

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 96412

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 hourly