"Work Assistant (Medical Interpreter) - Per Diem"

Position Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Work Assistant (Medical Interpreter) – Per Diem to work in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies & Practice. This vacancy is for Mondays.

The Health Outreach Practice Experience (HOPE) clinic is a community service-learning program of the Rutgers School of Health Professions Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Through HOPE, faculty and students provide free health services to underserved and uninsured populations. We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Interpreter to staff the clinic in Plainfield, NJ.

The Work Assistant (Medical Interpreter) will provide Spanish-English interpretation and translation for patient care. In this role, the Work Assistant (Medical Interpreter) will be expected to interpret/translate verbal and/or written communication in-person, by phone, and via other virtual devices. This role will also include working with practitioners who are not able to speak Spanish and are providing services to patients who are not able to speak English. Interpretation and translation must comply with medical office policies and procedures including but not limited to professional behavior and patient confidentiality.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Demonstrate verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English.
• Translate verbal and written medical information precisely and accurately from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
• Answer the phone or screen messages and interpret content to appropriate team member.
• Interpret and translate for patient care including intake of demographics and medical/social information; gathering of patient history and physical exam; explanation of assessment and treatment plan.
• Interact with other providers or staff, external to the office, over the phone or virtual device.
• Communicate with strong interpersonal skills and patient-centered orientation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and abide by the ethical and behavioral standards of the medical team.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff including others who interpreter/translate.
• Seek and incorporate feedback to improve performance.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.

No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions:

This vacancy is for Mondays

City: Plainfield

State: NJ