Medical Interpreter - Arabic - Supplemental

Responsibilities
Carry out the duties of the medical interpreter with focus on lesser acute appointments; may help with higher acuity appointments depending on business need.
Receives training and guidance form Medical interpreter II and Medical Interpreter III and Quality Assurance team.
Supports and helps Clinical teams in their duties and responsibilities to increase successful outcomes and patient satisfaction with the hospital.
Monitor self-performance with regards to interpreting skills.
Help provide information on role and limitations of role to both patients and providers to contribute to a successful encounter.
Utilizes terminology glossary created by Medical Interpreter III and Quality Assurance team.
Actively completes training and education developed by Medical Interpreter III and Quality Assurance team.
Document encounters within the Language Services dispatching system. Utilize on-line computer systems such as Outlook Express, some knowledge of Microsoft Suite is preferred, and usage of Epic as required.
May be asked to help with translations or reviews on ad hoc manner.
May be asked to help with on-call interpreting needs based on business need.
Job may be physically demanding.
Qualifications
Fluency in English and foreign language(s)at a Superior, Advanced High, Advance-Mid or Advanced-Low level according to ACTFL - http://www.actfl.org/files/public/Guidelinesspeak.pdf.
High level of customer service and a positive approach.
High School degree required (Associates degree preferred).
1-2 years of experience as a medical interpreter, with a very strong medical vocabulary (including vocabulary of medical specialties, to interpret for our medical specialties clinics).
Familiar with diversity of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Knowledge of computer systems.
Good analytical skills.
Certification through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) is preferred. The CCHI exam includes an Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) status or the Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) status. Certification through the NBCMI includes the Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) status, Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI) status, or Screened Medical Interpreter (SMI) status.
Associates or Bachelor degree preferred.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$24.14 - $35.50 / hour
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
Supplemental/PRN; as needed based on staffing
Schedule Details
Department hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. This is a Supplemental position, and all shifts will be as needed. You must also be available to come on site when interpreting.
Weekend Schedule
After hours and weekends (As Needed)
International Assignment
No
Site Description

Recruiter
Casie Johnson
Department Title
Midwest Practice Admin Svcs