Medical Interpreter - Korean Language

** Description*
* The Foreign Language Medical Interpreterprovidesaccurateconsecutiveand /orsimultaneousinterpretationfor

Limited English Proficient  (LEP) patientsandtheirfamilies,ensuringcompleteandculturallyappropriatecommunicationthroughoutthecontinuumofcare.

Servingasbothalanguagespecialistandculturalliaison,theinterpreterpromotesunderstandingbetweenpatientsandhealthcareproviders,supportsequitablecaredelivery,andensuresadherencetoregulatoryrequirementsandprofessionalstandards.

Thispositionalsoparticipatesindepartmentaleducation,documentation,andperformanceimprovementinitiatives.

** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* ** Language*
* ** Interpretation*
* + Provideaccurateinterpretationduringmedicalencountersusingconsecutive,simultaneous,andsighttranslationtechniques.

+ Deliverinterpretationservicesviain-person,telephone,orvideoremoteinterpretationplatformswhenneeded.

+ Supportcommunicationinavarietyofclinicalenvironmentsincludingsurgery,trauma,mental health,palliative care,anddischargeplanning.

** Cultural*
* ** Mediation*
* + Serveasaculturalliaisontobridgecommunicationgapsbetweenpatientsandhealthcareteams.

+ Assistprovidersinunderstandingculturalconsiderationsthatmayimpactcaredeliveryorpatientdecision-making.

** Documentation &*
* ** Compliance*
* + Maintainaccuraterecordsofinterpretationencountersincludingencountertype,duration,andservicelocation.

+ Ensurestrictadherenceto

HIPAAregulations,the National Codeof Ethicsfor Interpreter sin Health Care ,andEmory

Healthcare policies.

** Professional*
* ** Development &*
* ** Mentorship*
* + Participateincontinuingeducation,competency validation,anddepartmentalqualityimprovementinitiatives.

+ Mentornewlyhiredinterpretersandparticipateinpeerreviewprocesses.

+ Provideeducationandtrainingtostaffregardinglanguageaccesscomplianceandinterpreterserviceprotocols.

** Operational*
* ** Support*
* + Assistwithinterpreterschedulinganddispatchactivitiesduringlow-volume periods.

+ Supportthedeployment,maintenance,andtroubleshootingofinterpretationequipmentincludingphones,tablets,andvideoremoteinterpretation (VRI) units.

** Patient &*
* ** Family*
* ** Support*
* + Providepatientandfamilysupportbyfacilitatingcommunicationandnavigationofcareservices.

+ Connectpatientsandfamilieswithhospitalorcommunityresourcesasappropriate.

+ Participateinon-callorafter-hourscoverageasrequired.

** Travel*
* + Travelmayberequiredbetween Emory Healthcareoperatingunitsoraffiliatedlocations .

** Work*
* ** Type*
* Onsite

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
* ** Education*
* High School Diplomaorequivalentrequired .

** Experience*
* + Two (2) yearsofexperienceinhealthcare,medical interpretation,customer service,advocacy,orarelatedfield.

+ Atleastone (1) yearofexperienceinmedicalinterpretation.

** Certification*
* Completionofa
** 40-*
* ** 60*
* ** hour*
* ** Medical*
* ** Interpreter*
* ** Training*
* ** Program
* * suchas:

+ Bridging the Gap

+ ALTA

+ Language Line Academy

+ Orequivalentprogram

** Knowledge,*
* ** Skills,*
* ** and*
* ** Abilities (*
* ** Required)*
* + Demonstratedproficiencyin Englishandthetargetlanguage (reading,writing,and speaking).

+ Strongknowledgeofmedicalterminologyinbothlanguages.

+ Interpreterproficiencyvalidatedthrougha
** third-*
* ** party*
* ** Interpreter*
* ** Skills*
* ** Test (*
* ** IST)** .

+ Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandprofessionallyincomplexhealthcareenvironments.

** Preferred*
* ** Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* Associate'sDegreein

Business,Foreign Language,Healthcare Administration,orrelatedfield.

** Experience*
* + Four (4) yearsofmedicalinterpretationexperiencepreferred.

+ Experiencedeliveringinterpretertrainingoreducationalsessions.

** Certification*
* +  
** Certified*
* ** Medical*
* ** Interpreter (*
* ** CMI)*
* -National Boardof Certification for Medical Interpreters  (NBCMI)

+  
** Certified*
* ** Healthcare*
* ** Interpreter (*
* ** CHI)*
* -Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters  (CCHI)

** Knowledge,*
* ** Skills,*
* ** and*
* ** Abilities (*
* ** Preferred)*
* + Advancedknowledgeofmedicalterminology.

+ Understandingofculturalhumilityandhealthcaresystemnavigation.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suiteandinterpretertechnologyplatforms .

+ Stronginterpersonalcommunicationandtheabilitytomaintainprofessionalisminhigh-pressureclinicalenvironments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max;
Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to:
Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective…