Interpreter/ Translator
Company Name:
GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER,INC.
visit our website at www.gnbchc.org
Qualifications:
Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience. Certified medical translator preferred.
Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Fluency and written competency in Portuguese and Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
Good verbal and organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.
Summary of primary duties and
Responsibilities:
Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER,INC.
visit our website at www.gnbchc.org
Qualifications:
Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience. Certified medical translator preferred.
Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Fluency and written competency in Portuguese and Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
Good verbal and organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.
Summary of primary duties and
Responsibilities:
Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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