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

Description

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER'S INTERPRETER SERVICES Department has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL INTERPRETER 1, VIETNAMESE.


WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 40 hours per week

Day shift


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide interpretation for target language(s)

Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff;

Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff;

Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter; and

Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff.

Provide video remote and telephonic interpretation (in four-hour shifts):

VMI Equipment Operator; and access Database Data Entry.

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


REQUIRED POSITION 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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.