Amharic and Tigrinya Interpreter

Allina Health

6d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our healthcare team as a Spoken Language Interpreter and ensure clear communication between patients and medical professionals! Use your language skills to facilitate accurate and compassionate interactions, helping to provide the best possible care. If you're dedicated to bridging language barriers and improving patient outcomes, apply now to make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community!

Key Position Details:
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
8-hour day shift from 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
No weekends
Metro area; travel between appointments
Onsite Interpreter accross Allina Health metro sites

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter training such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreting and/or interpreting credits from an accredited institution
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care
• State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent
• National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year
• Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings.
• Translates the written version of documents or medical records as requested.
• Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on Interpreting in Health Care ethics and standards of practice.
• Will require driving/traveling based on patient needs.
• Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
• Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed