Interpreter - Spanish

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Spanish Interpreter to join our Interpreter Services department. This full-time role will work on-site Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.

Purpose of this position:
Provides spoken language interpretation services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their companions, and Hennepin Health System (HHS) providers and team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Precisely and accurately interprets between LEP patients, companions, and providers or other healthcare team members, face-to-face or via remote modalities (such as telephone or video)

* Provides non-complex document translation services between the target and source languages

* Shares relevant cultural information with all parties involved and collaborates to the goal of full patient/provider understanding, providing equitable access and healthcare outcomes for LEP patients

* Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HHS policies and HIPAA

* Accurately documents and bills interpreter services provided

* Maintains basic computer skills to complete job functions using various software, including EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

* Supports departmental and organizational initiatives around language access by working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing tasks as requested by the department leadership, such as participating in training new team members and in-service training for existing team members as needed

* Assists with coordination of the deployment of language services, as needed

* Adheres to National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. Demonstrates honest and ethical conduct

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School diploma or GED

* 12 months of interpreting experience in healthcare

* Enrolled in MDH, Minnesota Department of Health Interpreter Roster

* 40-hour interpreter skills-based training such as Bridging the Gap or The Community Interpreter and successful completion of one of the interpreter competencies tests for spoken languages,
* (1) Language Line:
Interpreter Skills Test or Medical Certification Test
* (2) Pacific Interpreters:
Two test versions are accepted. On Medical Skills Report Level 3, a score of Competent or Outstanding in the categories of "Bilingual Fluency and Conversion Skills" and "Interpreting Skills." On the Interpreter Readiness Assessment Report Level 2, a score of Competent or Outstanding in the single score category of "Bilingual Fluency and Conversion Skills."
* (3) Cyracom's Interpreter Skills Assessment.
* (4) Or any approved test of healthcare interpreting skills conducted by an independent third-party entity, as they represent a more rigorous level of overall interpreter skills testing.

OR

* National certification by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)

OR

* National certification by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certificate in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Minnesota

* Associates Degree or Certificate/Diploma in Translation and Interpreting from Century College, or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program

* National Certification in healthcare interpretation

* National Boards for Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)

* Commission of Certified Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)

* Equivalent program or degree

* Associate or Bachelor's degree

* Previous experience in healthcare