Medical Interpreter

Company: Anovaworks PLLC
Location: Wenatchee
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Our Company AnovaWorks is leading the way for innovative occupational health care. We are focused on building trusting relationships and bringing accessible, quality, empathy-based health care to the workforce for both the employer and the employee. If you would like to work with an innovative company that is modernizing medicine to make health care more accessible, then this is your chance to be a part of our growing AnovaWorks team! The Position The Medical Interpreter is passionate about bringing accessible and quality healthcare to the communities that need it most. The Medical Interpreter will provide accurate interpretation and translation of critical medical information in Spanish. You will assist in providing direct service in tandem with medical providers and nursing staff who are seeing patients that cannot read, speak, or understand English. Requirements:
A qualified Medical Interpreter will perform the following functions:

• The Medical Interpreter will precisely and accurately interpret critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language (Spanish).
• The Medical Interpreter will provide translation via video chat, phone calls, and other communication mediums.
• The Medical Interpreter will assist in translating medical text from English to Spanish, may translate forms, patient education information, etc., as requested.
• The Medical Interpreter establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, clients, healthcare providers, and clinic staff.
• The Medical Interpreter will assist with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders.
• The Medical Interpreter will maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and AnovaWorks policies and procedures.
• The Medical Interpreter will provide occasional services outside of normal working hours on as as-needed basis.
• The Medical Interpreter will perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. The Medical Interpreter should have the following qualifications :
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Excellent Written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in navigating computer programs and software
  • Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. The Medical Interpreter should have the following license/certification
    • Certification/Licensure Interpreter/Translator Certificate and/or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program (required) BENEFITS - Medical, Dental & Vision - 401(k) matching - Medical, Dental & Vision - Employee assistance program - Life insurance - Supplemental Insurance - Holiday pay and Paid time off - Continuing Medical Education PM22 PI177425555

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