Job Description

Description

Spanish Interpreter

Under the direction of the Director of International Services, the Interpreter/Care Coordinator provides a number of services to promote full accessibility to BMS medical services for specified populations of non-English speaking patients and their families. These include, but are not limited to, interpreting, health care coordination, information/ referral, and outreach efforts in the applicable Language Community.

The PRN (On Call) interpreter will assist as needed to supplement onsite coverage for the target language.

Essential Functions:

• Interprets accurately for BMS providers and non-English speaking patients/family members of the specified language groups.
• Provides accurate interpretation and communication of information (referral information, billing, medical procedures/tests, etc.).
• Contacts non-English speaking patients and accurately transmits messages from clinical teams via appropriate means.
• Documents activities appropriately in the Electronic Medical Records System.
• Uses professionally mandated techniques in the interpreting process.
• Upholds the interpreter's code of ethics during the interpreting encounter.
• Completes all bi-lingual tasks requested by the supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Assists with departmental outreach and community health education efforts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 12+ months of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in BOTH English and target language.
• Basic computer skills

Job Tags

Relief,

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