Albanian Interpeter - based in Gloucester, MA

Company: Element Care
Location: Gloucester
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

The interpreter provides language interpretation services between limited English proficient speaking patients/families and the site s care providers. This position is part time 25 hours per week. Monday thru Friday 9am to 2pm. Flexible. This is not a remote position. Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate translation services for participants in social and informational settings.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language.
• Maintain appointment calendar with both internal and external interpreter resources.
• Accompany participants to outside appointments as needed.
• Apply cultural differences with the needs of the participant.
• Accurately maintain interpretation tracking forms.
• Schedule agency interpreters for appointments at site.
• Ensure team/site goals are achieved by participating in administrative and/or operational tasks, as needed.
• Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as required. Job Specification:
  • High School Diploma or equivalency and Certified Medical Interpreter designation from accredited post-high school institution.
  • The ability to speak fluently in both English and target language, communicate well verbally.
  • 0-2 years experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Elder experience preferred.
  • Excellent office based computer skills in MS Office.
  • Frequent local travel.
  • Covid vaccines required.
    
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