Job Description
Interpreter - IT Communication- Avera McKennan Hospital
Req # :2404626-R
Avera McKennan Hospital
IT Communication
Sioux Falls, SD
PRN
Day Shift
Varied Shifts
Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Become an Interpreter at Avera McKennan.
Position Highlights:
- Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
- Excellent benefits: health, dental, vision and paid time off as well as competitive salary
Job Summary
The medical interpreter is responsible for relaying accurate medical information and facilitating the successful delivery of patient services to diverse language segments in compliance with all office, clinic and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent. Responsible for written translations required in patient encounters including, but not limited to, forms, care instructions, medication schedules, patient letters, or other identified documents and patient materials.
Education and/or Experience
- College level interpreter training preferred.
- Degree in any area related to health science preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred
Certification/Licensure/Registrations
- Proof of English/Spanish fluency, both oral and written, through certified accredited institution or to be established by passing interpreter’s skills test administered through Avera required.
- Individuals are required to pass a medical terminology test.
Work Schedule
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.