Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8 hours
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position is for a Spanish Interpreter.
This position will function as a “qualified” medical interpreter and will provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians, and others regarding consents, medical treatments, discharges, instructions, and other interpreting needs as well. Also responsible for the process of identifying, prioritizing, and completing translation of documents from English/non-English language, non-English language/English. May also facilitate the translation of documents in other non-English languages as well. Other duties include assisting in problem-solving with patient and family communication needs and proactively identifying opportunities for improving services to our limited or non-English speaking patient and family population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of Medical Terminology required
Minimum of 40 hour training in medical interpretation
Complete at least four (4) continuing education credit hours per year or more to remain competent in identified non-English speaking language
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary
Minimum one (1) year in a role that demonstrates ability to read handwritten and typed documents in English and the target language, speak clear English and the target language, and write in English and the target language
Minimum one (1) year of experience translating, reading and writing documents in English to the target language within a medical setting, with a full command of the English language and knowledge of medical terminology
Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Test through approved education provider of language interpreter services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science field or Language highly preferred
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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Union: Non Bargained