UNC Health

Description

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Summary

The Interpreter provides translation / interpreter services for Spanish-speaking patients and their families in a range of settings within a hospital network, including but not limited to inpatient units, admissions and primary / urgent care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate in-person medical interpretation between staff and Spanish-speaking patients (and their representatives) in a variety of settings within a hospital network.
• Maintains records related to translation requests and documents the nature of requests in patient’s medical records.
• Serves as an advocate for Spanish-speaking patients and their families in the coordination of health needs.
• Helps care providers communicate with cultural competency.

Required

Other information:

• High School diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience in a health care or human services setting.
• Experience or education in Medical Terminology

Preferred

• Certification as Spanish Medical Interpreter

01.9655.1590

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Quality Services

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No