What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Translator -Patient Services (Casual up to 19hrs per wk) position at University of Texas Medical Branch?
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Spanish, Health Care, or related field and three (3) years related experience.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish fluently.
- Possess Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from NBCMI or CCHI or obtain certification within 2 years of hire date.
- Experience in conducting training courses preferred. Industry recognized certification preferred.Job Description : Provides administration and coordination of all translation related functions for UTMB and delivers medical Spanish curriculum.Essential Duties :
- Coordinates translation services for the institution.
- Accurately translates letters, forms, medical reports, research papers, legal documents, contracts, transcripts, diplomas, certificates, video and audio tapes from English to Spanish and Spanish to English as required.
- Coordinates and conducts medical terminology training courses.
- Recommends training programs to meet departmental needs.
- Develops training objectives, develops lesson plans, and prepares presentations and visual aids for training programs.
- Provides direction to assigned personnel including training and orienting as required. Solves work-related problems and maintains productivity.
- Provides interpreting services.
- Presents training courses.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department
- Performs related duties as required.Salary : Hourly salary commensurate with experienceEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation Learn More
