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Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics are part of a network of state of the art medical facilities located within the heart of the Willamette Valley. At Salem Health, we pride ourselves on being a community centric, diverse organization that has been voted a top workplace by our employees for three years running.We continually strive to provide innovative paths to learning and growth while maintaining an environment of strategic problem solving objectives through Lean driven principles. We understand that hardworking, conscientious and compassionate team members are one of our most valuable assets and we are always looking for outstanding people to join our team.As a Medical Interpreter with Salem Health, you will assist in the important role of patient care by providing and coordinating language interpretation between patient, family and health care provider(s). In this role, you will utilize your unique customer care skills and excellent communication abilities to facilitate understanding between medical staff, patients and their families.Core FunctionsProvides clear, accurate, impartial and timely language interpretation between English and other languages to facilitate medically necessary communication between patient, family and health care provider. Department hours of operation are 24/7 to coincide with hospital need.
Coordinates interpreting services for other languages including American Sign Language includes communication with community-based contracted language providers.
Establishes priority when dealing with simultaneous requests for service to meet patient care needs.
Utilizes best practices when working with LEP patients of all ages, gender identity/sexual orientation, minority groups/cultures, language barriers and physical & cognitive status as they relate to communication needs.
Interpreter may need to translate patient discharge instructions and other simple written documents to facilitate urgent patient care needs.
Able to utilize computer based dispatching system, web-based scheduling, and electronic medical record.
Background/ExpertiseHigh school graduate or GED required.
Academic training in foreign language preferred.
Formal interpreting experience required or the completion of a state approved health care interpreter training course within one (1) year of hire.
Health care experience desirable, particularly medical terminology.
Currently certified or have the ability to obtain, within two (2) years of hire, Oregon State Health Care Interpreter Certification, from OHA. Required to complete all necessary education and processes to maintain certification.
Some assignments require current Oregon driver’s license, dependable automobile and current personal auto insurance coverage.
Ability to readily educate hospital staff on obligation to provide meaningful, competent and impartial access to health care (rationale for avoiding ad-hoc interpreters, culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standard mandates and Title VI national origin discrimination).
As a leader in the local industry, Salem Health offers a generous total rewards package, an empowering culture, and a commitment to the development and growth of our in-house talent. Our work is grounded in respect for people and continuous improvement and we invite you to partner with us to further our mission.Salem Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.Requisition ID: 2021-9070 Street: 890 Oak St SE Maximum Salary (DOE): DOE Shift (Please note: this field is external facing to candidates): Variable Work Schedule (Please note: this field is external facing to candidates): Unscheduled Hours Each Week (Please note: this field is external facing to candidates): 0.00
