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Interpreter I - Spanish - Part-Time - FTE .5

Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, USA
Part-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago

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Experience

  • 1+ year general work experience required. Interpreter experience and/or training/education preferred.
  • Bilingual who speaks, reads and writes proficiently in both native and target language ( Spanish ) with ability to break linguistic and cultural barriers between patients and medical staff.
  • Ability to shift from one language to another in simultaneous and consecutive mode of interpreting.
  • Must pass verbal and written proficiency tests with an overall score of 80%.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology used in primary care and dental services through completion of Medical Terminology class.
  • Knowledge of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) code of ethics.
  • Computer and word processing expertise including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, comfort with an iPad and working in our electronic health record.
  • Good customer service skills, strong communication skills and excellent listening skills.
  • Effective organizational skills with attention to detail including ability to prioritize and assess needs.
  • Ability to multi-task in order to manage interpretation for more than one patient/family at a time.
  • Analytical ability to complete audits, proof read translations and review scheduling; making recommendations for change.
  • National certification must be maintained.
  • one of the following:
  • CCHI-Certified Healthcare Interpreter - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters within 2 Years, or
  • CMI-Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 2 Years
  • FTE.5 (average 20 hours per week) schedule varies by week, but planned in advance.
  • Weekdays-rotating: start time 8:30am (Off all Tuesdays)
  • Weekends: 1 Saturday/Sunday shift per week - 5:00pm-9:00pm
  • Various locations: Forest Home Clinic, Milwaukee, New Berlin, Greenfield
  • Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
  • Certifications/Licenses:
  • one of the following: - N/A, CCHI-Certified Healthcare Interpreter - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, CMI-Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year general work experience required. Interpreter experience and/or training/education preferred.

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