Northside Hospital

Foreign Language Medical Interpreter, Spanish

Northside Hospital  •  Lawrenceville, GA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients’ and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), OR post-secondary education.

One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting.

Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program confirming successful completion of a minimum forty (40) hours of medical interpreter training. Training may be provided by a college, university or professional training organization. National or industry recognized certification, including but not limited to Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or certification through Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), will also be accepted.

Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.

PREFERRED

Higher level education degree (Bachelors, Masters, etc.) from an accredited College or University.

Two (2) years of medical interpreter experience.

Previous medical, healthcare, customer service, advocacy or related field work.

Demonstrated Proficiency in a third language as validated through successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) as described above.

Graduate of an accredited Foreign Language Program.

Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Work Hours

12p-8:30p

Weekend Requirements

No

Northside Hospital

About Northside Hospital

Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
1970
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