Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday
Hiring Rate: $21.00 - $22.60/hour
CHA requires employees to be up to date on all vaccines, including flu vaccine, and provides vaccination for staff. Vaccines must be up to date, or you must be willing to update them upon hire.
This position will provide professional interpreting services for clients in clinical settings as a Spanish-language Interpreter.
Primary Responsibilities:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field required with professional interpreting experience strongly preferred. Or, high school or equivalent plus three years of professional interpreting experience required. Completion of Medical Interpreting course preferred. Must pass pre-hire interpreting skills assessment.
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Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent health insurance, retirement (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401k with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick and more.
Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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