Interpreter - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the program director, or clinic supervisor, performs interpreting and translating services of oral and/or written communications between a source and a target language (or languages) in a medical setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health care or interpreting role. Education may be substituted for work experience.
• Medical terminology and fluency in English and a second language.
• Completion of medical interpreter training within 90 days.
• Ability to be aware and sensitive to patient cultural norms.
• Ability to remain flexible and available for emergency requests.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Medical/Healthcare Interpretation.
• Experience in court interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting / translating services for patients, employees, and patient decision makers.
• Interpret or translate all documents presented by or to patients, staff, and other individuals.
• Review translated material for accuracy of meaning, grammar and syntax.
• Answer inquiries from patients, community agencies, and individuals and interpret and explain words and phrases.
• Call patients with appointment confirmations, updated test results, prescription refills and related information. Ensure communication flows from patient to Language Assistance Program Office.
• Track appointments and work schedule.
• Document patient or visit activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED