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Form of workJob Summary This position provides oral interpreting services for non-English speaking and limited English-speaking patients of the University of the California, Davis Health.
Apply By Date
1/15/2024; interviews and hiring process may occur at any time
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology with experience as a Medical Interpreter in Korean and English; CA driver license and insurance
Skills to perform work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication
Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language
Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture with enthusiasm, professionalism and empathy
Tact and diplomacy to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies and internal committees
Organizational skills to determine patient and workload priorities to enable completion of appointments and projects in a timely manner; confidence to interact with various departments one on one, through the phone, via video, and in writing
Ability to write and print legibly to accomplish the documentation and administration tasks assigned to the job Ability to read schedules, forms, brochures and computer printed information required to determine location of physicians, families, facilities, etc. and to disseminate this information as required
Department Description
Medical Interpreting Services provides language access services to LEP and deaf/hard of hearing patients.
Position Information
• Salary or Pay Range: $30.74
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 155
• Payroll Title: MED INTERPRETER PD
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per diem
• Percentage of Time: .20
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Patient Contact Center
• Union Representation: HX
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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