Karen Spoken Language Healthcare Interpreter-Remote
About The Position
Fairview is hiring a Karen Spoken Language Healthcare Interpreter for a full-time, benefit-eligible position providing virtual language access to stakeholders in healthcare encounters. The interpreter supports accurate, culturally responsive, equitable communication through virtual platforms and must demonstrate fluency between at least one source language and at least one target language. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with the flexibility to work remotely. Remote employees must meet and maintain home-office requirements to comply with HIPAA, sign a Remote Work from Home Agreement, and follow department workspace requirements.
Requirements
- At least 40 hours of formal interpreter training, such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreter, or a certificate from an accredited post-secondary organization.
- Two years of remote healthcare interpreting experience, or one year of remote healthcare interpreting and one year of onsite medical interpreting.
- Provide proof of an appropriate work-area setup compliant with the Remote Work from Home Agreement.
- Minnesota Department of Health Spoken Language Interpreter Roster upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- A.A. or A.S. in interpreting or a related field.
- Five years of combined medical and remote healthcare interpreting experience.
- Nationally recognized and accredited interpreting certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Interpret accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message while considering cultural context.
- Use understanding of basic healthcare terminology and physical anatomy.
- Apply consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills when appropriate.
- Manage the setup and flow of communication to promote communicative autonomy.
- Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alert parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may affect outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality and understand the interpreter's scope of practice.
- Adhere to the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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