Spanish Medical Interpreter
About The Position
At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today! POSITION SUMMARY: Receives patients/visitors and provide interpretation services during various processes, and make sight translations of documents. The Medical Interpreter will provide accurate concepts and explanations with no additions or omissions, and according to conventions of established interpretation protocol. Successfully process and impart information swiftly, and relay intentions, emotions and tone in interpretations. Provides educational opportunities for staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid certificate of accredited interpreting training
- Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills
- Computer skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction under pressure, show compassion and empathy
- Outstanding listening, retention and note taking skills
- Proficient enunciation and pronunciation skills and pleasant professional voice
- Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- Preferred applicants have outstanding problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work to a high level of accuracy
Responsibilities
- Receives patients/visitors and provide interpretation services during various processes
- Make sight translations of documents
- Provide accurate concepts and explanations with no additions or omissions, and according to conventions of established interpretation protocol
- Successfully process and impart information swiftly, and relay intentions, emotions and tone in interpretations
- Provides educational opportunities for staff
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
