Translation Specialist Jobs

Department Overview:

***Available for Remote Work

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OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b and 457b)
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Annual Raises
• Commuter subsidies
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits

Function/Duties of Position:

• Completes translation projects by rendering written text from one language into another while maintaining the meaning, structure, style, and intended impact of the original. Provides accurate translation of medical documents, letters, educational materials, and other translation projects as assigned by the supervisor. Proofreads and reviews translations and submits feedback to other translators. Consults resources appropriately to ensure accurate translations.

• Communicates effectively, professionally, and in a friendly manner for correspondence with translation requestors and contracted vendors. Actively participates in strategic planning and process improvement projects for department-wide initiatives. Monitors central translations inbox and supports with project management as assigned by the supervisor.

• Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource for internal departments, workgroups, and stakeholders. Works to promote use of translation services for LEP populations and educates on how to ensure effective, accurate, and timely translation of documents. Educates staff and faculty on topics of cultural awareness, LEP populations, and translation best practices.

• Complies with OHSU’s Code of Conduct and core department and job-specific competencies. Consistently performs the job duties in a professional manner. Works with other translators to research best standards for delivery of services. Participates in training, ongoing education, and staff meetings as required.

• Provides support on departmental language access projects and activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Three years of experience translating in the medical field.
• Five years of documented professional translation experience

• Experience working with a CAT tool
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
• Full understanding of the translation process and knowledge of linguistic principles as they apply to translation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Cultural knowledge of and ability to translate for target audiences from Mexico and Central America
• Native Spanish-speaker with English fluency – both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Epic or other electronic health record systems.
• Experience with diverse software applications, CAT tools, translation management systems, and file types.

• American Translators Association (ATA) Certification.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].