Somali Interpreter
About The Position
Join our healthcare team as a Spoken Language Interpreter and ensure clear communication between patients and medical professionals! Use your language skills to facilitate accurate and compassionate interactions, helping to provide the best possible care. If you're dedicated to bridging language barriers and improving patient outcomes, apply now to make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community! Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts Hours should be Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM No weekends Written translation experience helpful Job Description: Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings. Translates the written version of documents or medical records as requested.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
- Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter training such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreting and/or interpreting credits from an accredited institution
- 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care
- State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster required
- Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
- One of the following is required within 1 year of employment with Allina: National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent
- Written translation experience helpful
Responsibilities
- Interpreting.
- Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on Interpreting in Health Care ethics and standards of practice. Will require driving/traveling based on patient needs.
- Documentation.
- Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record.
- Safety and Quality.
- Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
- Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
- Translation.
- Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
