Medical Interpreter Per Diem; Spanish

Job Summary

This position provides oral interpretation services for non-English-speaking and limited English proficient (LEP) patients at UC Davis Health, facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers to support access to high-quality, patient-centered care. #CA-DS

This position provides oral interpretation services for non-English-speaking and limited English proficient (LEP) patients at UC Davis Health, facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers to support access to high-quality, patient-centered care. #CA-DS

• Meet minimum California auto insurance requirements.
• Passing score on UCD Health Interpreter Competency Test or an active status as a Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Must be fluent in English and target language(s).
• Knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages.
• Skills to perform his/her work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language.
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture with enthusiasm, professionalism and empathy.
• Tact and diplomacy to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies and internal committees.
• Organizational skills to determine patient and workload priorities to enable completion of appointments and projects in a timely manner.
• Confidence to interact with various departments one on one, through the phone, via video, and in writing.
• Ability to write and print legibly to accomplish the documentation and administration tasks assigned to the job.
• Ability to read schedules, forms, brochures and computer printed information required to determine location of physicians, families, facilities, etc. and to disseminate this information as required.
• Ability and physical dexterity to use computer terminal equipment.

• Certification from an independent medical interpreter school or program.
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated healthcare interpreter experience.
• Familiarity with the Medical Center or Health System setting.
• Familiarity with a call center environment or customer/patient access services.

• 90% - Oral Interpreting
• 10% - Record keeping and other duties

UC Davis Health Medical Interpreting Services provides comprehensive language access services, including on-site, telephone, and video interpretation, as well as written translation services, to ensure equitable access to healthcare for non-English-speaking, limited English proficient (LEP), and deaf or hard-of-hearing patients.

• Salary or Pay Range: $35.95
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 155
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  MED INTERPRETER PD
• UC Job Code: 009357
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Varied, 8 hour
• Location:
  
  Patient Contact Center (HSP
  166)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption…