Arabic Medical interpreter Per Diem

Arabic Medical interpreter needed for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Job Summary: Assists and enables Clinical Staff to better meet the needs of non-English speaking patients and employees. Serves as interpreter between providers and patients. Interprets during procedures. Relays patient-provider communications that require interpretation by phone, voicemail, pager and/or letter. Ensures timely turnaround of patient-provider communications. Identifies problematic situations such as breakdowns in communication or incomplete information and recommends appropriate solutions before problems arise.

Shift: Rotate / No Std. Schedule

Hours: Per diem

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Req ID 21684BR - Interpreter II - Per Diem Arabic

Language: Arabic

Vocabulary: Medical

Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Contact Person: interpreter Services Department

Location: Boston, MA

Job Description: Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required . 0-1 years related work experience required. Satisfactory fluency in English and target language(s) at a level that ensures accurate and understandable interpretation. Satisfactory proficiency in medical terminology (i.e., basic anatomy, physiology and diagnostic procedures and treatments) at a level that ensures accurate interpretation. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Tact, poise and sensitivity in eliciting and presenting facts and ideas and ability to inspire professional respect and trust in dealing with complex, sensitive and emotional issues. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient and employee confidentiality. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural aspects of patient care in American and target culture as well as excellent cross-cultural skills to provide satisfactory interface between cultures and provide varying levels of sophistication between patient and provider. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Preferred Qualifications: Medical interpreter training strongly preferred. 1-3 years related work experience. National Certification strongly preferred.