Medical Interpreter - Outpatient Pediatrics - Spanish

Provides accurate language interpreting services for patients to ensure effectively communication with health care providers and promote a positive patient care experience.

• Provides accurate medical interpreting services to patients. All interpretations are to be absolutely accurate and complete, without substitutions or omissions
• Maintains competency in language skills and interpretive processes.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and does not disclose information outside the treating team.
• Promotes Carilion Clinic's Culture of Excellence and quality service through team work, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve in anticipation of patient/customer needs.

Education: High school diploma required.

Experience: Must be proficient in both written and spoken English and must be proficient in sign language with 1 to 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting as anmedical interpreter with proficiency in medical terminology.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Successful completion/certification as Medical Interpreter (by an agency which is recognized by Carilion) is required or must be obtained prior to hire. 10 Hours of continuing education required annually National Certification preferred but not required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult people and crisis situations. Interprets with highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes. Flexible to meet scheduling needs and handle often unpredictable changes.Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

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