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Interpreter - Part Time
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Job ID: 243590
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: West Chester, PA, United States
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Interpreter at Chester County Hospital campus
Schedule:
Sunday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Monday and Tuesday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Summary:
- Facilitates linguistic and cultural communication between patients seeking health-care services and their providers.
Responsibilities:
Rendering all messages accurately and completely, without adding, omitting or substituting.
Filling out Interpreter Service Form each day.
Scheduling follow-up appointments for patients and departments.
Translating Hospital materials on an as-needed basis.
Covering for other interpreters when needed, being flexible with scheduling
Assisting Manager of Interpreter Services with projects and initiatives when requested.
Educating staff members on how to contact Interpreter Services.
Educate staff on why we prefer to use trained interpreters instead of family members.
Credentials:
- Spanish Hlth Care Interpreter (Required)
- Certificate of Achievement/Interpretation required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
- Other
- Education Specialization: Interpreter certificate Equivalent Experience:
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
