What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Interpreter position at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine?
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Description
Under minimal supervision from the Director of Language and Hospitality Services, provides onsite Spanish-English interpretations for Patients, Healthcare Providers, and other ancillary Medical Center staff for onsite appointments (including inpatient rounds, family meetings, and educational teachings) with or without interpretation equipment, as well as interpretation via video and phone as needed. Skilled at interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes, as well as sight translation. Completes written translations of medical records, correspondence, educational materials, and other documents in a timely and accurate manner. Rotates with other onsite interpreters to manage administrative duties, including but not limited to : correspondence with clinics and hospital units, answering department phone to assist callers, entering assignments into department database, scheduling vendors, and dispatching assignments in an equitable manner. Assist with departmental projects and education / outreach to hospitals and clinics. Contribute beyond specific job duties to ensure the smooth delivery of Language Services and Office of the Patient Experience programs.
Salary range : $25.43 - $36.46 / Hourly
Qualifications
- Forspoken language interpreters : Healthcare Interpreter National Certification orhighest national credentialing (where applicable by language) through CCHI or NBCMIMedical Interpreting Certification is Required.
- Completionof a minimum of 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter training.
- 3years’ experience interpreting in a healthcare setting, including experienceworking with the community and / or target language population with a diversecultural / socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to interpret and translate medicalterminology.
- Translator Certification(where applicable by language) through ATA.
- 80% - 90% Score for Interpreter Skills Assessment from a vendor selected by UCLA Health
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Preferred
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Salary : $25 - $36
