What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Interpreter - Duke Children's and Internal Medicine North Durham position at Duke?
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
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JOB LOCATION:
Duke Children’s and Internal Medicine North Durham - 3116 N Duke St
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Interpreter in our Duke Children’s and Internal Medicine North Durham clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and Medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Children’s & Internal Medicine clinic.
- Translate written documentation for patient care services
- Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and Medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.
- Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
- Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective. Provide required documentation as identified by the International Patient Center.
- Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff
- Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role of International Medical escort. Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients/families/escorts.
- Participate in on call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- High-School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
