Associate Medical Interpreter - Vietnamese (230100)

Schedule: FTE:1., Monday to Friday, Day, Onsite

Provides accurate and impartial on-site spoken language interpretation services requiring advanced proficiency in oral and written English and one foreign language or language dialect with preference for native or near native fluency in the language of interpreting. Fluent English pronunciation is required. Professional level medical interpreting and knowledge of medical vocabulary to assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and SMC medical personnel to ensure linguistically appropriate care. Acts as a cultural broker and patient advocate as directed in addition to assisting LEP patients to access a full range of Swedish services. Informs providers and patients of relevant cultural issues to assist in delivering culturally competent care. Language services include spoken language interpretation (in person, telephone or VRI [video remote interpretation]), sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, short translation of written material (approximately 50 words or less) and peer review of translation projects as needed. Maintains and updates personal calendar of assignments through computer and Smartphone in a timely manner and places patient reminder calls and assists with rescheduling and canceling patient appointments as needed. Communicates potential interpretation issues/concerns to provider(s) and Manager. Seeks evaluation, certification and additional training in interpreting, health care practices and beliefs, and cultural competency.

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Required Qualifications:

• upon hire: Washington Social Services Interpreter - Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Or
• upon hire: National Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.
• 1 year Interpretation experience in a medical clinic or hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Continuing education and/or training preferred in medical interpretation competencies and medical terminology/phrases.
• 3 years Interpretation experience in a medical clinic or hospital setting.

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