Interpreter – Spanish

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides accurate interpretive services required by local and international Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families, company staff and lay personnel to facilitate effective communication. Assumes responsibility for all aspects related to LEP patients seeking medical care and treatment at company facilities.

NOTE :
Maybe required to travel to various locations in the Greater New Orleans area.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required –

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred –

Two years of college

Work Experience

Required –

None

Preferred –

Two years medical interpretive experience

Certification

Preferred-

Certificate in Medical Interpretation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Excellent and fluent verbal and written communications in both English and the required language

Knowledge and ability to communicate medical terminology in both English and the required language

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relations with internal and external customers

Self-directed including the ability to work independently and make sound judgments in order to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner

Job Duties

Provide accurate verbal and written interpretation/translation services for patients, family members, staff and others.

Provides excellent customer service through effective communication.

Assist patients throughout their visit from arrival to departure.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.

They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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