What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Site PRN Spanish Interpreter (Highlandtown) position at BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC?
Language Interpreter
Under the direction of the Director of International Services, the Interpreter/Care Coordinator provides several 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.
- Completes all bi-lingual tasks requested by the supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- Assists with departmental outreach and community health education efforts
