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Medical Interpreter, Spanish
Lehigh Valley Health Network. Provide accurate foreign-language interpretation between limited-English-proficiency patients and hospital personnel .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in Spanish and English interpretation, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and the ability to act as a cultural mediator in healthcare settings. Adheres to interpreter standards of practice and maintains effective communication in potentially stressful situations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Spanish And English Interpreting CapabilityKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyAbility To Adhere To Interpreter Standards1 Year Experience In Human Or Health ServicesBridging The Gap Certification
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Hard Skills
Foreign-Language InterpretationVerbatim InterpretationTranslationCultural MediationUnderstanding Of Subject Matter
Soft Skills
Excellent Listening Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bridging The Gap - State Of Pennsylvania
Industry Keywords
Limited-English-ProficiencyClinical ServicesMedical RecordCulturally Specific ValuesOffice Protocols
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide accurate foreign-language interpretation between limited-English-proficiency patients and hospital personnel
- Educate individuals and staff on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices relevant to encounters
- Act as a conduit of information for clinical services, including medical terminology and support services
- Explain the interpreter's role and responsibilities to patients
- Serve as a cultural mediator for patients and families regarding medical care
- Explain hospital resources, office protocols, and limitations to clinicians and patients; make appropriate referrals
- Develop relationships with limited-English-proficiency community focus groups
- Provide verbatim interpretation to preserve the medical record and convey meaning in the target language
- Convey the speaker's intent, tone, style, and language level
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year experience in human or health services
- Ability to adhere to interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics
- Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time
- Ability to interpret and translate on a daily basis in possibly stressful situations
- Excellent listening skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and/or specialized vocabulary
- Understanding of the subject matter to effectively convert source language to target language
- BTG - Bridging the Gap - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting/standing; frequent keyboard use
- Spanish and English interpreting capability is required by the role