Medical Interpreter jobs in Georgia
Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Interpreter (Certified) - Spanish
- Wellstar Health System, Inc.
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Marietta, GA
FULL_TIME
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Facility: 1800 Parkway Center
Job Summary:
The Medical Interpreter will provide consecutive, simultaneous, and sight interpretation services to patients and their families with limited English proficiency (LEP) to enhance patients' and family members' understanding of medical procedures, treatment options, discharge instructions, patient and family education and follow-up care. Interpretation services should be provided in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, professional healthcare interpreter code of professional conduct, and HIPPA Standards. Promotes the appropriate use of language access services at WellStar, in all modalities; in-person, over-the-phone, and video remote interpreting. The interpreter will perform other related duties incidental to the work described below.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provide timely and accurate interpretation to patients, family members and other caregivers. - Ensure that information pertaining to the patients’ outpatient services; hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments) and health care education are accurately communicated. - Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues of non-English speaking patients and families. - Demonstrate a high level of spoken language proficiency in source and target languages (i.e. English and Spanish), use any specialized vocabulary required by the circumstances, convey the message faithfully, accurately, and objectively, while adhering to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Medical Interpreters (NCIHC). - Collaborate with providers as a multi-disciplinary team member to assist with quality improvement measures for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). - Must be able to interpret information at the patient/family’s level of understanding, recognizing non-verbal communication and cultural patterns, recognizing and using appropriate interventions regarding health literacy. - Demonstrate knowledge of cultural advocacy to address dialectal differences, cultural beliefs and practices, and social norms related to healthcare decisions within the boundaries of the medical interpreter. - Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office and related programs. Promote customer satisfaction related to WellStar mission, vision, and values. - Conduct patient rounding along with providers (inpatients and ED) - Notify supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for LEP patients and families - Follow-up with patient or patient’s family members to address identified issues/concerns - Educate WellStar team members regarding cultural and language issues that may be barriers to care - Utilize internal resources to enhance knowledge and skills to support excellent customer service standards. Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional skills - Maintain language skills and competencies by participating in annual educational trainings, cultural and linguistic competency trainings and other professional development opportunities. - Ensure familiarity with the following documents: National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and national Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards Performs administrative tasks relative to the position - Maintain accurate and timely documentation on all requests for interpretation services as well as the provision of services. - Demonstrate knowledge of how to access non-Spanish language assistance, including those for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Mandatory Requirements - Annual Required Education - Annual Development (i.e. GAMES, Infection Control, Physical Ed., etc.)Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma Required and 40 hours Medical Interpreter Training from approved program/institution (i.e. Bridging the Gap, ALTA, KSU, etc) Required andRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year full-time interpreting experience in any setting Required or Minimum 2 years part-time interpreting experience in any setting Required and Minimum 2 years Experience in customer service and ability to work with a wide range of people of diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds Required andRequired Minimum Skills:
The ability to understand and verbalize medical terminology, body systems, and disease processes in English and target language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.) High Ability to demonstrate interpreting proficiency in both English and target language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.) including specialized medical vocabulary High Excellent organizational, problem-solving and diplomacy skills. High Native or near native fluency in target language (i.e. Spanish) with strong writing and speaking skills in both English and target language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.) High - 11 Days Ago
Spanish/English Medical Interpreter
- Language Interpreters of Georgia, Inc.
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College Park, GA
OTHER,CONTRACTOR
- Please note -this is NOT a Full-Time job position. This position is a Vendor 1099 position where assignments are accepted and rejected at one's discretion. Most jobs offered will lie within 6AM-5PM du...
- 12 Days Ago
Spanish/English Medical Interpreter
- Language Interpreters of Georgia, Inc.
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Cartersville, GA
CONTRACTOR,OTHER
- Please note -this is NOT a Full-Time job position. This position is a Vendor 1099 position where assignments are accepted and rejected at one's discretion. Most jobs offered will lie within 6AM-5PM du...
- 13 Days Ago
Spanish/English Medical Interpreter
- Language Interpreters of Georgia, Inc.
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Springs, GA
OTHER,CONTRACTOR
- Please note -this is NOT a Full-Time job position. This position is a Vendor 1099 position where assignments are accepted and rejected at one's discretion. Most jobs offered will lie within 6AM-5PM du...
- 14 Days Ago
Foreign Language Medical Interpreter (Spanish)
- Northside Hospital Inc.
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Lawrenceville, GA
PART_TIME
- Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opport...
- 28 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter English/Spanish PRN
- Emory Healthcare
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Atlanta, GA
CONTRACTOR
- Overview Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree preferred. Must be fluent in English and Spanish (able to speak, read, and write in both languages, with emphasis and expertise in medical terminology...
- 9 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter jobs at Popular Companies
Chinese Medical Interpreter or Translator
- Pride Health
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New York, NY
- Job Description Job Description Hello Job Seekers, Hope you are doing well. I am Mohit Saini from Pride health and hirin...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
MEDICAL INTERPRETER TRANSLATOR - FULL TIME
- Keystone Health Center
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Chambersburg, PA
- Medical Interpreter/Translator Full Time (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday (No weekends or holidays) Come join a dynamic...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter Spanish
- Grupo Noa International
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El Paso, TX
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking for Medical Interpreters that are fluent in Spanish and English To join o...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Spanish Medical Interpreter
- Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
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Salem, OR
- Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SH Language Access Position Type: Full Time Schedule: Saturday, Su...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Teneo Linguistics Company
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Arlington, TX
- The importance of clear, empathetic communication in healthcare settings cannot be overstated. The Children's Refugee Sh...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chinese Medical Interpreter
- Pride Health
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New York, NY
- Hello Job Seekers, Hope you are doing well. I am Mohit Saini from Pride health and hiring for the below mentioned roles,...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Interpreter
- LCMC Health
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New Orleans, LA
- Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning i...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter I - Khmer
- ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE
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Los Angeles, CA
- Job Details Level Entry Job Location Los Feliz Health Center - Los Angeles, CA Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time E...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Georgia
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989.
The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$43,459 to $54,010
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What does a Medical Interpreter do?
Medical Interpreter in Alamogordo, NM
Just as a doctor may see their work as a personal calling, interpreters working in this field often feel the same.
October 10, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Springfield, OH
Once they have that under their belt they make excellent Medical Interpreters.
October 16, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Eugene, OR
It used to be that interpreters would be strictly limited to performing interpreting tasks; however, nowadays interpreters working in hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related call centers would do well to have more than interpretation skills under their belt.
October 25, 2019