Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Interpretation Services Department under the guidance of, and in collaboration with the Interpretation Services Coordinator/Manager. Serves as a professional resource for department staff, physicians, and external departments.Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides limited sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within interpretation encounters as needed.This FLMI will cover inpatient and outpatient needs. Position is NOT remote.Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm Requirement:
High School Diploma
Three years (3) experience as a Foreign Language Medical Interpreter.
Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of Medical Interpreter Training OR Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
7:00am - 4:30pmYesNoJob ID: 2023-45674 External Company Name: Northside Hospital Inc. External Company URL: www.northside.com Street: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE Shift:: Day
Full-time