What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Site PRN Interpreter Burmese (Highlandtown) position at BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC?
Haitian-Creole Interpreter
Under the direction of the Director of International Services, the Interpreter/Care Coordinator provides a number of services to promote full accessibility to BMS medical services for specified populations of non-English speaking patients and their families. These include, but are not limited to, interpreting, health care coordination, information/ referral, and outreach efforts in the applicable Language Community.
The PRN (On Call) interpreter will assist as needed to supplement onsite coverage for the target language.
Essential Functions:
- Interprets accurately for BMS providers and non-English speaking patients/family members of the specified language groups.
- Provides accurate interpretation and communication of information (referral information, billing, medical procedures/tests, etc.).
- Contacts non-English speaking patients and accurately transmits messages from clinical teams via appropriate means.
- Documents activities appropriately in the Electronic Medical Records System.
- Uses professionally mandated techniques in the interpreting process.
- Upholds the interpreter's code of ethics during the interpreting encounter.
- Completes all bi-lingual tasks requested by the supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- Assists with departmental outreach and community health education efforts
