Language Interpreter II (Spanish - Full-time) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req39411)

Description

General Summary of Position
Provides accurate language interpreting services in both English and target language to non-English and limited English speaking patients. Identifies and triages needs and issues to ensure language access and culturally sensitivity; provides appropriate care for these patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 40-hr Medical interpreting Training with language proficiency required
• Fluency in English and Target language with familiarity with medical terminology required
• Degree in higher education preferred
• Minimum of 6 hours of Medical Interpreting Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the past year preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of medical interpreting experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certif Healthcare Interpreter - CHI from Commision for Healthcare Interpreters within 1-1/2 Yrs required
• Certified Medical Interpreters - CMI preferred or
• International Medical Interpreters Association Certificate of Accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to identify and address obstacles to high-quality patient care and satisfaction; defuse stressful situations; and to work in multi-culturally diverse environments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Well-developed listening, interpretative and conciliatory skills.
• Some proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TEAMs.

This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30