Medical Interpreter

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services between English and target language for LEP patients and providers at Lincoln Medical Center.
• Participate in translation and review of written patient information, including but not limited to pamphlets, brochures, flyers, and signage both in-house and outsourced.
• Maintain records to track trend type and frequency of utilization of medical interpreter services.
• Assist the Language Assistance Department in conducting in-service training of internal departmental staff.
• Under supervision from the Language Assistance Department Coordinator, act as liaison to vendors of document translation and telephonic interpreting services to ensure these are provided efficiently and effectively.
• Assist the Language Assistance Department in Coordinating the Signage Review for the facility to ensure that signs are consistent with the language needs of our patients.
• Promote a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace, which enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision, and Value statements.
• Meet all compliance standards / requirements such as annual physical evaluation / assessment, Annual in-service;
  Right-To-Know;
  Fire Drill Participation; etc.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Activities.
• Be responsible for enhancing own personal and professional development as a medical interpreter through attendance at outside and Lincoln Hospital’s training activities.
• Be responsible for wearing professional attire to the workplace as well as during off site work when conducting business on behalf of Lincoln Hospital.
• Exhibit flexibility within Lincoln Hospital as it pertains to work assignment, work place, site designation, and Tour of Duty.
• Adhere to the Vision / Mission / Value statement of the organization in all endeavors.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or in a health care specialization or related discipline; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fields described above or in social sciences, and one (1) year of paid, full-time responsible experience in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity performing functions related to the coordination and delivery of patient care services or similar functions in a hospital or a health care setting; or
• A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and/or experience.

1.40 hours of recognized interpreter training in the languages of proficiency (Must have a Medical Interpreter Certification.)

• Experience in medically oriented health care and medical support systems environment.
• Bilingual-Spanish Preferred