Spanish Professional Medical Interpreter (40 Hrs/Days) (Temple University Hospital)
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Overview
Job Description
The professional medical interpreter facilitates linguistic and cultural communication between patients seeking health care services and providers of clinical and supportive health care services. This includes spoken and written language needed in the health care environment. The interpreter abides by a professional code of ethics. Will function in the capacity of Linguistic Services Coordinator as needed. Under limited supervision, receives requests from providers, processes and arranges interpreter services. Triages and prioritizes scheduling requests for service according to established protocols. Deploys staff interpreters and arranges for vendor interpreters to fill requests. Coordinates interpreter assignments for TUH, Episcopal, TUP, Jeanes, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and TPI. Must pass medical interpreter certification test within 6 months of hire. Assists with training and coaching of new professional medical interpreters and dual role medical interpreters both in the classroom setting and in observations in clinical settings.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience
1 year experience as a formally trained, tested medical interpreter Required
General Experience communicating in English and target language (Bilingual) Required
General Experience in healthcare Required
Licenses
Certified Medical Interpreter Preferred
Cert Healthcare Interpreter Preferred '404003
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