Medical Interpreter On-Call (Korean-Speaker)

JOB SUMMARY:

With supervisor from the Clinic Site Manager, provides medical interpretation and translation and performs additional related duties as a member of the non-medical support services team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide interpretation and written translation services for licensed health care providers, professional staff, and other front-desk and back-office personnel, as requested.
2. Interprets for patients and providers during the patient visit, conducting the task in an accurate, thorough, and sensitive manner.
3. Interprets/translates and explains health care procedures to patients and provides instruction related to the patient’s visit and treatment plan.
4. Interprets and explains cultural differences, customs, or practices to the patient and provider when appropriate; communicates any special needs of the patient.
5. Assists in providing translation for phone triage and drop-in clinic.
6. Interprets over the phone, on occasion, for other medical organizations or private doctor’s office.
7. Assists when appropriate in the following work areas as requested by the supervisor: telephone reception, front-desk reception, medical records, and triage/nurse.
8. Other clinic tasks that may be assigned are performing other duties and projects that are requested by other clinic managers whenever possible and if appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED and five years of professional medical translation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Specific language requirement as required for the specific interpreter position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Commitment to working in the Asian community, to community health care with familiarity with community health clinics.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. HIPPA Training Certification
2. Certificate in Medical Interpretation or Proof of Interpretation Education