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UW Medical Center-Montlakes Interpreter Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter, Korean!

WORK SCHEDULE

• Days

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enable patient(s) to access medical care
• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide interpretation for target language
• Provide sight translation in the presence of provider and/or other medical staff
• Provide accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language
• Provide spoken language interpretation, in person, by telephone or video to transmit information accurately and encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter
• Utilize/integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretation
• Provide expert written translation in target language including the initial translation and delivering secondary reviews, editing, and formatting
• Orient and train medical center staff on key topics in language access
• Consult with provider prior to encounter
• Assess patients interpretation needs
• Explain and clarify cultural behaviors

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting

AND medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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