Arkansas Children's
Interpreter - Spanish - $2,500 Sign On Bonus
Arkansas Children's, Paradox, New York, United States, 12858
Interpreter - Spanish - $2,500 Sign On Bonus
Join Arkansas Children's as an Interpreter - Spanish. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for this role. The Interpreter is responsible for providing foreign language interpretation and translation to patients and families. The employee must demonstrate language proficiency and provide interpretation in an accurate, warm, and caring manner. Responsibilities: Provides timely and accurate interpretation and translation to patients and families. Proficiently interprets information without adding opinions, bias, or advice. Demonstrates proficiency in writing as evidenced by quality translation of patient-specific materials. In the course of interpreting, educates staff regarding cultural issues that may be barriers to care. Takes responsibility for confirming that the language request has been completed. Reports any patient concerns or identified social issues discovered during interpretation. Follows up with patients or families to see if concerns have been addressed or resolved. Educates staff on the appropriate utilization of interpreters and job responsibilities. Communicates with other interpreters about interpretation needs and problem-solves with the team through barriers in scheduling. Assists with three-way interpreting needs and written translation requests. Enters daily lists of patients seen and services provided into the departmental activity log/database. Makes rounds of foreign-speaking hospitalized or clinic patients and offers assistance. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required certification: Interpreter Skills Assessment - Arkansas Children's. Recommended certifications: Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - CCHI or NBCMI. Recommended experience: 1 year in Health Care or Medical Interpreting experience. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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Join Arkansas Children's as an Interpreter - Spanish. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for this role. The Interpreter is responsible for providing foreign language interpretation and translation to patients and families. The employee must demonstrate language proficiency and provide interpretation in an accurate, warm, and caring manner. Responsibilities: Provides timely and accurate interpretation and translation to patients and families. Proficiently interprets information without adding opinions, bias, or advice. Demonstrates proficiency in writing as evidenced by quality translation of patient-specific materials. In the course of interpreting, educates staff regarding cultural issues that may be barriers to care. Takes responsibility for confirming that the language request has been completed. Reports any patient concerns or identified social issues discovered during interpretation. Follows up with patients or families to see if concerns have been addressed or resolved. Educates staff on the appropriate utilization of interpreters and job responsibilities. Communicates with other interpreters about interpretation needs and problem-solves with the team through barriers in scheduling. Assists with three-way interpreting needs and written translation requests. Enters daily lists of patients seen and services provided into the departmental activity log/database. Makes rounds of foreign-speaking hospitalized or clinic patients and offers assistance. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required certification: Interpreter Skills Assessment - Arkansas Children's. Recommended certifications: Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - CCHI or NBCMI. Recommended experience: 1 year in Health Care or Medical Interpreting experience. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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