Interpreters - Spanish

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Interpreters - Spanish - Full-Time and Part-Time

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Interpreters facilitate basic communication between clinical staff and clients or patients, including parents or guardians. Communication may take place in a medical or community setting, providing interpretation, sight translation and/or simple translation on an AVS (After Visit Summary).

• Assist in facilitating communication between staff and clients or patients and their parents/guardians, before, during and after treatment using less complex medical terminology.
• Interpret in a variety of settings (appointments, meetings, examinations, treatment or therapy sessions).
• Provide non-English speaking patients and families with sight translations of medical, social, health care information and other important documents.
• Attend in-services and educational meetings; contribute to assigned committees, task forces, special projects.
• Translate, proofread, edit, and prepare final versions of written materials in the electronic health record (Epic) or MS Word.
• May provide additional down-time support with scheduling, audits, and special projects.
• Demonstrate computer and word processing skills (MS Word), familiarity with tablets and the electronic health record.
• Exhibit strong customer service, communication, listening, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Medical Interpreter course completion through a Technical School or higher education strongly preferred.
• Current interpreter course enrollment accepted if course completion is within 6 months of hire.
• High School graduate or GED/HSED required.
• Must pass verbal and written proficiency tests with an overall score of 80%, with demonstrated linguistic abilities in medical interpreting and knowledge of the NCIHC code of ethics.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology used in primary care and dental services (e.g., via Medical Terminology coursework).
• National certification must be completed within 2 years of hire (CCHI or National Board) and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to translate and interpret across languages, and to break linguistic and cultural barriers between patients and medical staff.
• Ability to work in various settings including clinics and hospitals, with effective communication to patients and families.
• Attend and participate in ongoing professional development and team activities.

• Interpreter I: requires dual language proficiency English/Spanish and the ability to switch between languages in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting; medical interpreting training/education or work experience required.
• Interpreter II: requires a minimum of two (2) years interpreter experience, preferably in a medical setting. In-house contractors may qualify after full rotation (~12 months).
• We are growing the Language Services team — multiple Spanish interpreter opportunities available.
• Variety of schedules, options for both Full-Time and Part-Time; all roles are benefits eligible.
• First shift start times at 8:00 or 8:30 am; periodic weekend rotation.
• Locations include Milwaukee Main Campus Hospital and Southeastern WI/Metro Milwaukee community clinics.
• Please ensure your application includes availability/schedule preferences.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.