Casual Spanish Medical Interpreter

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

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About The Position

Language Services is currently seeking an On-site Casual Spanish Medical Interpreter. The work schedule is Day/Evening shift, and some weekends. The ideal candidates will have expert proficiency in speaking and communicating fluently. You will be required to complete and pass competency testing in the language. Medical interpreter training by a qualified training program is required, experience in the medical field is greatly preferred. The primary function is to serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff, rendering information accurately and completely between English and Spanish in compliance with all ChristianaCare Language Services and ChristianaCare hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, following the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Key components of the position are to provide accurate and qualified interpretation between limited English proficient (LEP) patients and English-speaking healthcare providers to facilitate successful health outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (Advance High level or above).
• Proof of Medical interpreter training - a minimum 40-hour interpreter training program and/or a college degree in interpreting desirable.
• Experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter, remote interpreting experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or college work in any area related to science or human services highly desired.
• National Certification as a Medical or Healthcare interpreter highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes.
• Explain ChristianaCare linguistic and cultural resource to both patients and providers.
• Provide face to face, telephonic or video interpretation for encounters, including but not limited to: Medical appointments, Assessments, Family meetings, Psychiatric and social work consultations, Teaching, Informed consents, Explanation of tests and procedures, Palliative care, End of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED