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    Medical Interpreter, Spanish - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

    University of Washington
    University of Washington Seattle, United States

    1 week ago

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    UW MEDICAL CENTER MONTLAKE'S INTERPRETER SERVICES has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL INTERPRETER - SPANISH.


    WORK SCHEDULE
    4 hours per week, Part-Time

    Day Shift


    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    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 between patient and provider or staff

    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

    Consult with provider prior to encounter.

    Explain and clarify cultural behaviors.

    Assist patients to complete medical, financial and/or other forms.


    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation 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.

    OR

    equivalent education/experience.

    ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

    UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.


    The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

    Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

    UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

    UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.


    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

    Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:

    Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.


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