What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spoken Language Interpreter (Spanish/English-PRN) position at MedStar Medical Group?
General Summary of Position
Status : Per diem (PRN) - Benefits and PTO are not offered
Availability : Mondays and / or Thursdays, varying hours (7 : 30am-4 : 30pm)
Location : Harbor Hospital (float to Good Samaritan Hospital one Wednesday per Month)
Language : Spanish and English
Several times each month, interprets English and Spanish for Spanish speaking women who have a gynecology visit and a mammogram. Assists patients with registration, preparation for examination, and escorts patients between departments. Provides directions and simple instructions in customer service related encounters.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Interprets for Spanish speaking patients in various hospital departments with simple instruction.
- Assists with paperwork, forms, and demographic information.
- Escorts patients between departments.
- Assists with and collects program consent form. Places forms in patient chart.
- Communicates with patients and staff for patient appointment tardiness and no show.
- Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $20.17 - $35.04
Salary : $20 - $35
