Interpreter - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

13d • $17 - $24

About The Position

Under the direction of the local health department director, program director, or clinic supervisor, performs interpreting / translating services of oral and/or written communications between English and a designated second language or languages in a variety of settings; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• One year experience in translation and interpretation of English and a required second language (Additional related education or certification(s) may substitute for the required experience).
• Previous teaching/training, policy/procedure development and data collection/analysis experience
• Basic computer skills and statistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/translating services for patient’s employees, and other individuals for meetings, interviews, telephone calls, etc. including one to one and group settings.
• Translates orally or in writing all documents presented by patients, staff, and other individuals.
• Participate in special health department related workshops/program activities as needed.
• Utilize equipment such as computers, word processors, and copy machines; fax machines, typewriters, etc.
• Prepare written translations of instructional and educational materials, correspondence, and forms from one language to another when appropriate for use by the 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 for meaning and appropriateness.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed