Medical Interpreter Spanish Speaking at Circle of Life in Springdale, AR, USA

Responsibilities

• The Interpreter will provide interpretation and translation services to Circle of Life patients, families, and staff. Medical Interpreter also serves as a resource to patients, families, and staff connecting them with the appropriate resources for Limited English Proficient patients & families.
• Provide Spanish interpretation, in addition to any other languages spoken or signed if applicable.
• Provide thorough, timely and accurate face to face and phone interpreting for patients, families, faculty, and staff.
• Provide written language translation to assist with the production of health education materials such as videos, brochures, etc.
• Translate physician's correspondence with patients and vice versa.
• Establish and maintains quality service and positive interaction with patients, families, faculty and staff.
• Explain Circle of Life health resources, office protocols and limitations to patients, families, and staff.
• Assist with patient follow-up as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating foreign language and sign language interpreter services.
• Maintain and update information in database to ensure interpreters compliance with UWHC guidelines.
• Assist with coordination of providing interpretation services.
• Provide interpreting services at community events and speaking engagements.
• May provide input to committees, task forces, or various groups/individuals regarding the communications needs.
• Collaborate with Circle of Life affiliates to develop and sustain DEI efforts.
• Assists with the development of written materials for Spanish speaking patients/families
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, families, co-workers, and members of the public.
• Represents Circle of Life to the community in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility, versatility and a positive attitude in integrating additional duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and foreign language(s), both oral and written, both oral and written, at a Superior level. High level of customer service and a positive approach 5 years of experience as a medical interpreter, with a very strong medical vocabulary.

Skills

Required

• Compassion
• Empathy
• Patience
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Versatility
• Customer service
• Medical vocabulary
• Interpretation
• Translation
• Database management