Medical Interpreter-Spanish

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North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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** Job Summary
** Summary  Responsible for facilitating the successful delivery of services to patients and family members of various languages.  Follows requests for interpretation, collaborating with qualified auxiliary interpreters for comprehensive accommodation of interpretation requests. Provides translation service (both sight translation & written translation) of pertinent materials for patients and families, such as written information regarding relevant services, pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care material    Yes  Essential Functions  
-Serve as a mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family as it relates to medical care and adhere to the standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.
-Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters to include relevant data such as location, duration, and purpose.
-Provides coordination and staff training on the use of the telephone language interpretation services (and relevant equipment).
-Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
-Function in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation, demonstrating professional appearance, conduct, and promptness.
-Adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.
** Qualifications
* * Education  High School Diploma or Equivalent required      No    Licenses and Credentials    Experience  Healthcare and/or medical interpreting experience 2-3 years preferred    Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.  - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.  - Talking to others to convey information effectively.  - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Physical Requirements
*** Standing Frequently (34-66%)
* Walking Frequently (34-66%)
* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
* Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
* Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
* Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
* Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
* Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
* Talking Constantly (67-100%)
* Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
** Remote Type
** Onsite
* * Work Location
** 81 Highland Avenue
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Employee Type
** Regular
* * Work Shift
** Day (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$21.78 - $31.08/Hourly
** Grade
* * 5

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** EEO Statement:
** North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity,…