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Interpreter II

Osborn, SC

Provides interpretation services face to face or via telephonic conference calls for individual patient interactions in a variety of patient care settings. Answers, screens, and prioritizes incoming ...

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To thrive as a Conference Interpreter, you need expert-level proficiency in at least two languages, deep cultural knowledge, and the ability to quickly and accurately convey spoken messages, often with a relevant degree or interpreter certification. Familiarity with simultaneous and consecutive interpreting equipment, as well as interpreting accreditation such as from AIIC or ATA, is highly valued. Excellent concentration, composure under pressure, and strong interpersonal communication skills help an interpreter succeed in high-stakes environments. These abilities ensure that complex ideas are conveyed faithfully, enabling clear, effective communication across language barriers during live conferences.

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A Conference Interpreter facilitates communication between speakers of different languages at international meetings, conferences, and events. They provide real-time interpretation, either simultaneously or consecutively, to ensure participants understand the discussions. This role requires fluency in at least two languages, deep cultural knowledge, and excellent listening and speaking skills. Conference interpreters often work for international organizations, government agencies, or private events. Their work is crucial in enabling global collaboration and diplomacy.

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Conference Interpreters spend their days preparing for assignments by reviewing materials and terminology relevant to the conference topics, then providing real-time interpretation during meetings, panels, or presentations. They often work in teams inside soundproof booths, using headsets and microphones to interpret speeches simultaneously or consecutively for multilingual audiences. In addition to linguistic tasks, interpreters may coordinate with event organizers, technical staff, and subject matter experts to ensure accurate communication. This role can involve travel and adapts to a variety of industries, offering an engaging and dynamic work environment.

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Interpreter II

Interpreter II

Honorhealth

Osborn, SC

Other

Posted 1 hour ago

HonorHealth rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 204 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 871 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Primary City/State:

Osborn Medical Center - 7400 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category:

Patient Services

Shift:

Day

Department:

Language and Cultural Services

Varied Days and Hours

PRN/On-Call

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary
The Interpreter II facilitates communication between the medical/non-medical personnel and patients/patients' families with limited English proficiency to identify needs/concerns relative to the hospital experience. The Interpreter II will assess and monitor patients' understanding of information conveyed to ensure that the provider fully understands patient's history and condition, and the patient understands all aspects of the diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis. In addition, the Interpreter II will interpret both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary and assist the staff in understanding cultural factors that impact diagnosis and treatment.
Essential Functions

  • Receives and processes requests for interpretation services and coordinates appropriate coverage. Provides interpretation services face to face or via telephonic conference calls for individual patient interactions in a variety of patient care settings. Answers, screens, and prioritizes incoming requests; assists caller or directs caller to appropriate person or department. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times. Provides courteous, proper and prompt information and assistance to all appropriate hospital departments and outside agencies.
  • Responds to customer requests with a high level of professionalism on the telephone or pager. Ensures proper communication and timely information to the provider on the interpreter's status or estimated wait time.
  • Makes rounds (department specific visits to patients) to identify patients' needs. Monitors the status of interpreting encounters. Verifies locations, department extension, medical providers name and nature of the request to help prioritize the call.
  • Explains medical procedures to patients and obtains necessary medical information needed to perform exams/procedures. Provides bilingual assistance via telephone for any patient or customer upon request, for example, calls directed to the department by PBX, Patient Dining and/or Service Center, etc. Listens to patient/family concerns and refers them appropriately. Responds, identifies, mediates, and resolves potential and actual conflicts between patient/family members and the hospital. Conveys empathy for the situation and confidence to the patient. Resolves problems by easing patient's stress without jeopardizing the medical and hospital staff relationship.
  • Tracks and documents the time spent interpreting, as well as recording other pertinent information in EPIC and/or department database.
  • Maintains proficiency of interpretation standards through on-going educational programs, workshops, training, etc. Keeps abreast of changes, improvements, advances in the medical field, procedures, medications and its equivalent terminology in the target language.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Language and Cultural Services leadership.

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

  • Must pass oral and written examination. ASL (American Sign Language) candidates will be tested in person or via video. - Required
  • 1 year medical interpretation experience in a hospital or acute care setting. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited institution, or equivalent 60-hour interpreter training program - Required
  • ASL - RID or BEI certification - Preferred

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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

2014

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