Burmese Interpreter - In Person/Onsite

Grace Health•Battle Creek, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Grace Health is seeking an onsite Burmese Interpreter. The role interprets during patient visits for patients and providers, contacts Burmese-speaking patients by phone to communicate needed information, and translates English forms, educational materials, and other written materials into Burmese. Interpreters with clinical experience at Grace Health may communicate provider instructions directly to patients and document them in the medical record. Fluency in Chin Haka, Falam, and Tedim is required. Starting pay is $18.22, with pay above that based on experience.

Requirements

Fluency in speaking and writing Burmese and English.
Fluency in Chin Haka, Falam, and Tedim.
Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and systems.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation for recording patient information.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone pleasantly and helpfully.
Ability to translate Burmese into English and English into Burmese.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to sort and file materials using alphabetic or numeric systems.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
High school graduate or GED.
One year of work experience.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a medical organization is preferred.
Interpretation certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret during patient visits for patients and providers.
Contact Burmese-speaking patients by phone to communicate needed information.
Translate English forms, educational materials, and other written materials into Burmese.
If experienced with Grace Health clinical work, communicate provider instructions directly to patients and document them in the medical record.