Burmese Interpreter - In Person/Onsite

Grace Health•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Grace Health Team as a Burmese Interpreter! We're looking for a skilled Burmese Interpreter to become part of our team. We offer competitive pay based on experience, up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year, and 8 paid holidays. Enjoy a great work-life balance with weekends off. Fluency in Chin Haka, Falam, and Tedim is required.

Requirements

Must be fluent in speaking and writing Burmese, as well as English
Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and systems.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to record patient information.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
Ability to translate Burmese into English and vice versa.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Fluency in Chin Haka, Falam, and Tedim is required.

Nice To Haves

Interpretation certification preferred

Responsibilities

Interprets during patient visits for both patient and provider.
Contacts Burmese speaking patients by phone to communicate needed information.
Translates English forms, educational materials and other written materials into the Burmese language.
Interpreters with Grace Health clinical experience may communicate provider instructions directly to patients and document in the medical record accordingly.
Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.