Certified Medical Interpreter - PT/Nights (Weekends Included)

Introduction

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals.  Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady! We are looking to add a part-time, night shift (weekend days included) Certified Medical Interpreter to our talented and diverse Interpretation team.

Summary

The Medical Interpreter provides language interpretation in accordance with national standards and code of ethics for interpreters in health care. Promotes equal access to services and effective communication between Grady staff and providers and the Limited English Proficient and deaf/hard of hearing patients and their families.

Job Duties

• Provides information to staff, providers, and patients regarding access to Language Interpretive Services.
• Makes rounds on Limited English Proficient or deaf/hard or hearing patients and families to ensure patients are receiving adequate language services.
• Assists with training and orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Assists with the scheduling and provision of language services for Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), and other languages.
• Pursues avenues to improve medical terminology, note-taking, and interpreting skills for continuing education requirements and professional enhancement.
• Provides charting/documentation for all interpretation sessions. Follows standard documentation procedures by completing charting/documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Ensures delivery and receipt of video remote interpretation devices as needed throughout the hospital, including instructions on how to access interpreters using the same system.
• Assists translator in proofreading and editing some translations.
• Advocates on behalf of patients as necessary to protect and promote patients' rights, and routinely advises supervisor of difficult cases or related problems.
• Interprets accurately and completely for Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons, Grady staff, and provider
• Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Must have completed formal medical interpreting training/program (40 hours medical interpreter certificate).
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Spanish or related field is preferred. 
• Experience in culturally diverse health care environment performing interpreting functions is preferred.
• One (1) or more years of experience in a culturally diverse clinical medical setting (outpatient clinic, hospital, etc.
• National certification as a medical interpreter National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters (CMI  Certification), or Certification Commission for National Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and target language.
• Must have broad knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.