Medical Interpreter- Korean Language, Atlanta

Description TheForeignLanguageMedicalInterpreterprovidesaccurateconsecutiveand/orsimultaneousinterpretationforLimitedEnglishProficient (LEP)patientsandtheirfamilies,ensuringcompleteandculturallyappropriatecommunicationthroughoutthecontinuumofcare. Servingasbothalanguagespecialistandculturalliaison,theinterpreterpromotesunderstandingbetweenpatientsandhealthcareproviders,supportsequitablecaredelivery,andensuresadherencetoregulatoryrequirementsandprofessionalstandards.Thispositionalsoparticipatesindepartmentaleducation,documentation,andperformanceimprovementinitiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Language Interpretation Provideaccurateinterpretationduringmedicalencountersusingconsecutive,simultaneous,andsighttranslationtechniques. Deliverinterpretationservicesviain-person,telephone,orvideoremoteinterpretationplatformswhenneeded. Supportcommunicationinavarietyofclinicalenvironmentsincludingsurgery,trauma,mentalhealth,palliativecare,anddischargeplanning. Cultural Mediation Serveasaculturalliaisontobridgecommunicationgapsbetweenpatientsandhealthcareteams. Assistprovidersinunderstandingculturalconsiderationsthatmayimpactcaredeliveryorpatientdecision-making. Documentation&Compliance Maintainaccuraterecordsofinterpretationencountersincludingencountertype,duration,andservicelocation. EnsurestrictadherencetoHIPAAregulations,theNationalCodeofEthicsforInterpretersinHealthCare,andEmoryHealthcarepolicies. Professional Development&Mentorship Participateincontinuingeducation,competencyvalidation,anddepartmentalqualityimprovementinitiatives. Mentornewlyhiredinterpretersandparticipateinpeerreviewprocesses. Provideeducationandtrainingtostaffregardinglanguageaccesscomplianceandinterpreterserviceprotocols. Operational Support Assistwithinterpreterschedulinganddispatchactivitiesduringlow-volumeperiods. Supportthedeployment,maintenance,andtroubleshootingofinterpretationequipmentincludingphones,tablets,andvideoremoteinterpretation (VRI)units. Patient&Family Support Providepatientandfamilysupportbyfacilitatingcommunicationandnavigationofcareservices. Connectpatientsandfamilieswithhospitalorcommunityresourcesasappropriate. Participateinon-callorafter-hourscoverageasrequired. Travel TravelmayberequiredbetweenEmoryHealthcareoperatingunitsoraffiliatedlocations. Work Type Onsite MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentrequired. Experience Two (2)yearsofexperienceinhealthcare,medicalinterpretation,customerservice,advocacy,orarelatedfield. Atleastone (1)yearofexperienceinmedicalinterpretation. Certification Completionofa 40 60 hour Medical Interpreter Training Program suchas: BridgingtheGap ALTA LanguageLineAcademy Orequivalentprogram Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( Required) DemonstratedproficiencyinEnglishandthetargetlanguage (reading,writing,andspeaking). Strongknowledgeofmedicalterminologyinbothlanguages. Interpreterproficiencyvalidatedthrougha third party Interpreter Skills Test ( IST) . Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandprofessionallyincomplexhealthcareenvironments. Preferred Qualifications Education Associate'sDegreeinBusiness,ForeignLanguage,HealthcareAdministration,orrelatedfield. Experience Four (4)yearsofmedicalinterpretationexperiencepreferred. Experiencedeliveringinterpretertrainingoreducationalsessions. Certification Certified Medical Interpreter ( CMI) -NationalBoardofCertificationforMedicalInterpreters (NBCMI) Certified Healthcare Interpreter ( CHI) -CertificationCommissionforHealthcareInterpreters (CCHI) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( Preferred) Advancedknowledgeofmedicalterminology. Understandingofculturalhumilityandhealthcaresystemnavigation. ProficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandinterpretertechnologyplatforms. Stronginterpersonalcommunicationandtheabilitytomaintainprofessionalisminhigh-pressureclinicalenvironments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing&walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Connect With Us Connect with us for general consideration! Division _Emory Healthcare Inc._ Campus Location _Atlanta, GA, 30345_ Campus Location _US-GA-Atlanta_ Department _EHI Interpretation Services_ Job Type _Regular Part-Time_ Job Number _163704_ Job Category _Clerical&Administrative_ Schedule _Other_ Standard Hours _20 Hours_ Hourly Minimum _USD $26.60/Hr._ Hourly Midpoint _USD $32.41/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.