Medical Interpreter - Sign Language

Medical Interpreter - Sign Language

Perform a variety of interpretation and translation services to assist patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.

Duties and responsibilities of this level include:

• Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective. Provide documentation as required.
• Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and health care education) are accurately communicated.
• Participate as a neutral party as a conduit of information that flows between Duke staff and the patient/visitor.
• The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information are to be appropriately addressed and documented by Risk Management Directives.
• Ensure all encounters are recorded in Service Hub. Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of all service requests and provisions.
• Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify the Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff.
• Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role. Ensure all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitors.
• Participate in on-call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required qualifications at this level include:

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in a secondary language. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: National Interpreter Certification (NIC) is required for ASL interpreters.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work with diverse populations from various economical backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced Health Care environment with a variety of customer service needs.
• Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills at all times.
• Current N.C. Driver's License with driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management, if applicable.

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