Job Information
Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. Hispanic and Haitian Creole Interpreters in Salisbury, Maryland
Interpreters - Hispanic and Haitian Creole (All locations)
The interpreter provides medical translation services to non-English speakers. They help patients communicate with medical staff, doctors, and nurses. They ensure the complete understanding of medical information between, doctors, nurses, medical staff, Hispanic, Haitian, and migrant patients. They translate a wide range of medical information that includes medical conditions, treatment options, follow-up appointment details, etc. The Interpreter works as part of the clinical team and is responsible for accurate interpretation services for patients and staff. This position reports to the clinical manager of their site. This position is a Monday through Friday position working 40 hours per week. Full benefit package included.
Essential job functions of this position include but not limited to:
- Accurately interprets for non-English speaking Hispanic and Haitian patients and their family members in all aspects of their visit, with providers, nursing staff, and support staff.
- Accurately translates any written communications from English into Spanish or Creole and assists patients in properly completing necessary paperwork.
- Works closely with providers to contact patients on their behalf, due to language barrier, to ensure understanding of providers orders, prescriptions, appointments, lab work, referrals, etc.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED
Experience
- 1 to 2 years experience of interpreting in the medical field preferred
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