Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Provides on-site and telephone interpretation services in a Foreign Language and English for patients, patient families, physicians, and care givers. Provides interpreting services and document translation services as needed for Limited English Proficient / Non English Proficient (LEP/NEP) patients and their families, works to support Patient Family Centered Care, and ensures focus on customer service. Works with all age-specific populations including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Provides on-site and telephone interpretation services in a Foreign Language and English for patients, patient families, physicians, and care givers. Provides interpreting services and document translation services as needed for Limited English Proficient / Non English Proficient (LEP/NEP) patients and their families, works to support Patient Family Centered Care, and ensures focus on customer service. Works with all age-specific populations including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years Healthcare environment
• Evidence of fluency in English and the foreign language.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a medical interpreter with ability to speak, read, and write in English and the foreign language and interpret/translate from the foreign language to English and vice-versa.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with physicians, directors, co-workers, and other Associates.
• Ability to set priorities, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict.
• Must provide own transportation for local travel among hospitals and other sites for interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of interpreting and translation services to assist foreign language-speaking patients receiving care at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.
• Provides information on hospital and community resources.
• Assists departments in the interface with LEP/NEP patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees