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South Central Regional Medical Center SPANISH MEDICAL INTERPRETER in Laurel, Mississippi
SCRMC- Spanish Medical Interpreter
JOB SUMMARY: The interpreter, under general supervision, has the responsibility to interpret written and/or spoken material from one language to another while maintaining the original meaning, format, and tone. They play a crucial role in facilitating communication and understanding between different language speakers, sometimes in very specialized and sensitive cases. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to bridge communication gaps and foster multilingual understanding. This position will help improve quality, promote safe clinical care, and enhance the patient and family’s healthcare experience.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of two year’s experience in healthcare
Must be able to pass a Language Proficiency Assessment
Must be 18 years or older
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Ability to deliver high quality translated content via written or oral communication
Ability to interpret fluently
Reads, translates, and rewrites documents as needed
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient understanding, patient concerns, explain treatment options, and updates as needed
Specialized knowledge in healthcare and knowledge of medical terminology
Specialized knowledge in cultural understanding
Ability to detect nonverbal cues or cultural customs specific to that group of people
Ability to document timely and appropriate in the electronic medical record
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and take call
Must be organized and able to cope with stress
Ability to maintain unbiased and neutral
Coordinates effective transitions plans post discharge by calling patient post discharge
CORE DUTIES:
Adhere to all SCRMC policies, procedures, and employee performance standards
Participates in department improvement and other activities as needed
Demonstrates competency in performance of relevant skill set
Demonstrates reliability by consistently reporting to work on time as scheduled
Must adhere to all components of HIPPA guidelines
Must complete all annual requirements in a timely manner
Must maintain a professional appearance
OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILL COMPETENCIES:
Infection prevention
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
EMR and use of other electronic devices
Creative problem solving critical/analytical thinking
INTERACTION SKILLS:
Communicate effectively
Strong verbal and written skills
Conflict resolution
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Customer service
Active listening skills
Strong, clear, articulate voice
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Stand, sit, walk- frequently
Talk, hear- continuously
Pushing, pulling, lifting- occasionally
Using hands- frequently
