Northside Hospital
Foreign Language Medical Interpreter - Spanish, Duluth Campus
Northside Hospital, Duluth, Georgia, United States, 30155
About Northside Hospital
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Job Description Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight translation of relevant materials to enhance patients' and families' comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into the target language as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
Two (2) years experience in a medical setting, customer service, advocacy or related field, with at least one year as a medical interpreter.
Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap, or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of 40 to 60 hours of Medical Interpreter Training OR Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) administered by Northside Hospital to verify advanced interpretation skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
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Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Job Description Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight translation of relevant materials to enhance patients' and families' comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into the target language as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
Two (2) years experience in a medical setting, customer service, advocacy or related field, with at least one year as a medical interpreter.
Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap, or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of 40 to 60 hours of Medical Interpreter Training OR Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) administered by Northside Hospital to verify advanced interpretation skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
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