Medical Interpreter- Duke Raleigh

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204 beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Perform a variety of interpretation and translation services to assist patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.

Department strongly prefers:
Spanish medical interpreter knowledge/experience.

Full-time Monday
- Friday

8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

• 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.
• Address the patient’s questions/concerns regarding this information appropriately and document them by Risk Management Directives.
• Record all encounters in Service Hub.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of all service requests and provisions.
• Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services and 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 the professional role.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules.
• 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 economic 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.

N/A

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 Transl iterator License required. RID National Certification (NIC, CDI, or equivalent) upon date of hire or within 6 months.

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