Spanish Medical Interpreter- 32 hrs- Day/Eve flex

Spanish Medical Interpreter needed for Mercy Medical Center - 32 hrs- Day/Eve flex

Provides bilingual/bicultural interpreting services to patients on the various clinical units of the hospital. Provides interpreter service for families and for staff members, and consults with hospital staff regarding culturally-sensitive language issues. Position requires assistance securing appointments or scheduling tests for various outpatient procedures.
Job Number: 00060796
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Hours: 32

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through obtaining a high school diploma.
• Knowledge or ability to interact with patients and staff at all levels, reflective of experience gained by two (2) years’ experience in a client/patient-centered environment, preferably within Interpreting Services.  Experience in a mental health environment preferred.
• Position requires successful completion of state approved "Basic Medical Interpreters course" or willingness to take such course with satisfactory completion.
• Position requires competent bilingual skills in English, a second language, and a level of comfort in challenging situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
• Requires the ability to provide a high level of customer service with a positive approach. Must be familiar with and able to work with the diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds.
• Possesses good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills. Knowledge of computer systems helpful, using Midas and Meditech for documentation.

Language: Spanish

Vocabulary: Medical

Company: Mercy Medical Center

Assignment Date: 2018-03-09

Location: Holyoke, MA 01040