Medical Interpreter Job at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

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  • UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

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Description

Under minimal supervision from the Director of Language and Hospitality Services, provides onsite Spanish-English interpretations for Patients, Healthcare Providers, and other ancillary Medical Center staff for onsite appointments (including inpatient rounds, family meetings, and educational teachings) with or without interpretation equipment, as well as interpretation via video and phone as needed. Skilled at interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous modes, as well as sight translation. Completes written translations of medical records, correspondence, educational materials, and other documents in a timely and accurate manner. Rotates with other onsite interpreters to manage administrative duties, including but not limited to: correspondence with clinics and hospital units, answering department phone to assist callers, entering assignments into department database, scheduling vendors, and dispatching assignments in an equitable manner. Assist with departmental projects and education/outreach to hospitals and clinics. Contribute beyond specific job duties to ensure the smooth delivery of Language Services and Office of the Patient Experience programs.

Salary range: $25.43 - $36.46/Hourly

Qualifications

  • For
    spoken language interpreters: Healthcare Interpreter National Certification or
    highest national credentialing (where applicable by language) through CCHI or NBCMI
    Medical Interpreting Certification is Required.
  • Completion
    of a minimum of 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter training.
  • 3
    years experience interpreting in a healthcare setting, including experience
    working with the community and/or target language population with a diverse
    cultural/socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to interpret and translate medical
    terminology.
  • Translator Certification
    (where applicable by language) through ATA.
  • 80% - 90% Score for Interpreter Skills Assessment from a vendor selected by UCLA Health
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's
    degree or equivalent in a related discipline or any area related to science or
    human services preferred.

A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.

If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:

? Clinical Lab & Pathology

? Imaging

? Pharmacy

? Phlebotomy

? Rehab

? Respiratory Therapy

? Social Work  

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine

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