Medical Interpreter (Spanish) - Translation Services
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
- San Diego, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fluency in foreign language(s).- Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.- Ability to precisely and accurately translate medical information from English to the patient's native language.- Good interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.- Foreign language(s) written translation skills.- Listening skills.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.- Ability to interact and connect with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations.- Ability to work outside of normal working hours as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Interprets with a high degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes- Previous experience in healthcare- Fluent in English/Spanish including medical terminology in both languages- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Experience using mobile devices such as IPad, tablets, and pagers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)- Certification from an accredited medical interpreter programPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or National Board of Certification of Medical Interprete