Medical Interpreter I (Bilingual in Thai)

ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE • Los Angeles, CA

124d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Medical Interpreter I position at APHCV is a full-time role based at the Los Feliz Health Center in Los Angeles, CA. This non-exempt position requires bilingual proficiency in Thai and involves providing interpretation services for both medical and non-medical interactions to support linguistically diverse patients. The role is integral to the clinic's operations, ensuring effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, and contributing to the overall patient care experience. The position also includes responsibilities related to patient support services, translation of vital documents, and participation in professional development activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 1 year minimum of substantial volunteer or working experience in the targeted community.
• 1 year interpretation/translation experience.
• A certificate of language interpreting in English and targeted language or a certificate of medical interpreter training completion.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and targeted language.
• Proficient in PC/MAC with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with intranet and internet.
• Computer literacy in English and targeted language.
• Basic knowledge of health in general.
• Knowledge of targeted communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Regular predictable attendance during clinic hours.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and follow up on recommendations from supervisor.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of health care system in the United States.
• Knowledge of health promotion and education.
• Working experience in medical field, case management, and customer service.
• Ability to teach or instruct others.
• Interest in community health.
• Detail oriented.
• Skilled in time management with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and assist in financial screening and Health History intake for limited English proficient patients.
• Provide interpretation at various points of patient interaction to support clinic operations such as scheduled patient visits with providers and patients.
• Call patients 2 days before their appointment to remind them of their appointment.
• Provide either interpretation or instruction at classes for patients on various health topics.
• Retrieve telephone messages and contact patients in a timely manner in response to voicemails left by patients.
• Contact and follow up with patients who no-showed for their medical appointment(s) in accordance with the 'No Show Follow Up' procedure.
• Document patient contact in EPM or EHR (Telephone Template).
• Forward patient’s concern and feedback to appropriate personnel within APHCV for resolution and optimization of clinic efficiency.
• Work with clinic operation and medical staff to facilitate efficient patient flow.
• Participate in data collection and verify advanced access data as a special project as well as regular day to day activity.
• Assist with data collection for clinic performance measures.
• Call patients with abnormal lab results, etc. (tasked by triage nurse, providers, etc.).
• Document calls made in NG EHR (Telephone Template).
• Schedule future appointments, reschedule or cancel appointments when necessary.
• Submit quality of care and productivity reports to Supervisor, if any.
• Task triage nurses and referral nurses and also respond to the various tasks accordingly.
• Change and update primary care providers for patients according to the assignment.
• Create and deactivate the alert in NG EPM.
• Translate vital documents (clinic documents, outreach materials, health education materials, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Perform back translation or proofread the translation to evaluate the accuracy of translation.
• Type set or coordinate with other staff to type set the translated material.
• Attend APHCV staff meeting, clinic staff meeting, and other meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend trainings as assigned by supervisor/clinic operations manager.
• Communicate training needs to supervisor/clinic operations manager.
• Participate in agency wide events.
• Attend a continuing education class for furthering and keeping abreast in the medical interpretation field.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity for professional development
• Participation in agency-wide events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees