Medical Interpreter - Chuukese

Job Details

Description

POSITION: Medical Interpreter - Chuukese

DEPARTMENT: Administration

HOURS: 1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week

WAGE RANGE: $26.05 - $33.50

General Responsibilities

Provides accurate and effective interpretation and translation for a patient encounter, including medical procedures, necessary paperwork, medication information and education, as well as other interactions for non-English speaking patients (adults and children), their families and CCM Health staff. Interaction may occur in person and/or on the telephone. Assists the patient care teams with all other tasks as assigned.

Education/Training

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) by Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) by National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) certification or other healthcare interpreting certificate required 3 months after hire.
• Completion of approved medical terminology course preferred
• BLS required upon hire.
  
  

Skill(s)

• Fluency in English and Chuukese, both oral and written.
• Ability to accurately work in consecutive mode and sight translate into and from working language(s).
• Must be able to read and write in English and the target language.
• Must have knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served.
• Must have good interpersonal, customer service, and basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and time- management skills
• High level of customer service and positive approach
• May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting
  
  

Experience

• 1 or more years of experience as an interpreter preferred.
• Medical interpreting in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Strong Medical terminology preferred.
  
  

Excellent Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 26 days per year
• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full
• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)
• On-site Child Care Center
• Wellness Center Membership discount
  
  

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.