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WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Our Mission Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God Our Vision Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need Our Values Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community

EXPERIENCE:

One-year experience Spanish Language

• Certified Medical Interpreter - The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

  Benefit Information:

• Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401K, HSA/FSA, and generous PTO

• • Daily Pay for qualifying positions
• • Established employee recognition program
• • Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP,well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities.Select locations also offerfree on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens
• • A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participation in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more
• • Employee discounts through our Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Corporate Membership - up to 40% off concert tickets, classes, workshops, plus access to discounts at local and national retailers
• • 40% discount on eyeglasses through SSM Health Eye Care Optical Shops at select locations
• • Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
• • Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program

Job Summary:

Acts as a liaison between English and limited-English speaking guests, staff and patients/families by providing oral interpretation, (LIMITED) written translation services, as well as staff education and training. Provides support and serves as a resource for other department functions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets for patients, families and staff in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Forms of interpreting may include face to face, telephonic and video remote interpreting.

• Complies with all privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating patient information.

• Provides (LIMITED) translation of written documents, correspondence and patient education materials.

• Assists in explaining language access requirements/obligations and the cultural needs of diverse patient populations.

• Assists in the orientation and onboarding of new members of the regional language services team.

• Trains employees on regulatory requirements and the use of interpreter services through formal and informal training.

• Coordinates, prioritizes and organizes daily activities to ensure effective support is provided to the staff and patients.

• Actively participates in department workgroups and improvement initiatives.

• Strictly adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• One-year experience

• Spanish Language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Rare climbing.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

9275000069 Interpreter Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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