Job Summary:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a PRN Spanish Interpreter to join their International Services department. This position will assist Spanish speaking patients, family members, and visitors navigate and feel comfortable while at the hospital.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

1.Provides oral language interpreting between patients, MWHC medical professionals, personnel and patient's family or representatives.

2.Provides patient advocacy support, such as assisting with the completion of medical forms, working with social workers to obtain Medicaid, etc.

3.Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including, but not limited to: entering appointments in the schedule, scheduling agency interpreters, managing calls via 7-2100 line, etc

4.Assists in the identification of service needs for admitted, new and incoming LEP patients and facilitates other aspects of service delivery.

5.Provides training and in-services to hospital staff and departments on Standards of Practice and Cultural insights.

Qualifications:

·High School Diploma or GED required.

·Degree in higher education preferred.

·Minimum of 40-hr Medical Interpreting Training with language proficiency required.

·Minimum of 6 hours of Medical Interpreting Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the past year preferred.

·Fluency in English and Target language with familiarity with medical terminology required.

·1-2 years of medical interpreting experience required.

·Certified Medical Interpreters - CMI required or Certif Healthcare Interpreter - CHI required or Equivalent State Certification (i.e. DHHS, CHIA...) required.