What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Interpreter position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Staff Interpreter serves as a liaison to the language needs of the non-English speaking community by providing interpreting services. This role helps bridge linguistic and cultural barriers to assure appropriate communication, delivery of health care and support services.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Minimum of one year of experience as an interpreter.
- Ability to speak English and other language fluently.
- In depth knowledge of medical terminology, and successfully pass a medical terminology course.
- Knowledge and ability to articulate the cultural and perceptual factors that affect communication between patient, families, providers and interpreter.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to people in a warm and consistently friendly manner. Teamwork oriented, commitment to customer service excellence and collaborative approach required.
- Rotating schedule/shifts that may include weekends and/or holidays based on needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
- Certification or qualification in document translation.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Certification or qualification in medical interpreter training.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!