Job Number: MU13309Y

Summary:
Reporting to the Interpreter Services Supervisor, the Medical Interpreter must demonstrate proficiency, ability, and experience in communicating medical information accurately in both English and Spanish and be able to identify and employ the appropriate mode of interpreting (e.g., consecutive, written translation, or sight translation); Have knowledge in both English and Spanish of any specialized medical terms or concepts specific to the vocabulary of general or specialized medical care and of any particular vocabulary and phraseology used by our limited English proficient (“LEP”) patients and patient families, both verbally and in writing. The Medical Interpreter must understand and follow confidentiality and impartiality rules to the same extent as hospital staff and to the extent their positions requires; and understand and adhere to the role of Medical Interpreter without deviating into a role as counselor, legal advisor, or other roles.

Required:
Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Excellent grammatical, proofreading and editing skills in both languages
Skill to communicate effectively with persons from various educational and socio-cultural backgrounds
Passing grade on the competency test that demonstrates ability to fluently speak, read and write in Spanish and English
Basic understanding of Spanish/Latino cultural beliefs

Desired:
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.