Spanish Interpreter - PRN

Children's Health • Dallas, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Requirements

• At least 1 year Job related experience or bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation Required
• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. 1 Year Required
• Candidates must successfully complete a phone screening and a skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency in medical-level interpretation

Nice To Haves

• Two-year associate's degree or equivalent experience Preferred
• 40-hour or more of healthcare, community or legal interpreter training Preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.
• Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
• Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED