Full Time Vietnamese Interpreter

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Key Position Details:

• This Vietnamese interpreter role will require travel to Allina Health hospitals, clinics and other facilities to do in-person interpretation services. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
• Day shift (08:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday)
• No weekends
• Benefit-eligible position
• Full time NOT CONTRACT

Job Description:

Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LED) patients and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings. Translates the written version of documents or medical records as requested.

Principle Responsibilities

• Interpreting.
  • Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on Interpreting in Health Care ethics and standards of practice.
• Documentation.
  • Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record.
• Safety and Quality.
  • Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
• Translation.
  • Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter training such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreting and/or interpreting credits from an accredited institution
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster required
• National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year required
• Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters within 1 year required
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 1 year required
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 1 year required
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently