Medical Interpreter- PRN Duke Regional Hospital

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Requisition Number: 268400

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Duke Regional Hospital, Durham, NC

Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and Medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.

Department strongly prefers:
Spanish medical interpreter knowledge/experience

Hours:

Duke Regional Medical Interpreter department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

PRN position hours are as needed. Flexibility is required to provide coverage for call-outs and holidays as needed.

Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective. Provide documentation as required. Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and health care education) are accurately communicated. Participate as a neutral party as a conduit of information that flows between Duke staff and the patient/visitor.

The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information are to be appropriately addressed and documented by Risk Management Directives. Ensure all encounters are recorded in Service Hub. Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of all service requests and provisions. Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify the Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff. Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role.

Ensure all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitors. Participate in on-call coverage to provide interpretation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Ability to work with diverse populations from various economical backgrounds and age groups. Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team. Ability to work in a fast paced Health Care environment with a variety of customer service needs. Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills always. Current N.C. Driver's License with driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management, if applicable.

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High-School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of conversation competency testing in secondary language (not applicable to ASL). Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred.

For ASL positions:
Current North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License required. RID National Certification (NIC, CDI, or equivalent) upon date of hire or within 6 months.

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