Spanish Interpreter

Company: Olathe Health System, Inc.
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system!# If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place!# Olathe Medical Center, Inc., a 300-bed general acute care facility, is currently looking for a Spanish Interpreter#professional to join our team. EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet POSITION SUMMARY The Spanish Interpreter interprets into Spanish all communication with Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and/or their families/significant others via person to person; locations both on and off Olathe Health campus, or via the phone, translates and proofreads medical forms as assigned, and assists the Language Access department with activities and other duties. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION:## High school diploma or equivalent ####### MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two to three years interpreting/translating experience ##### REGISTRATION: None### SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish Knowledge of medical terminology ##### CERTIFICATION: Prior training in medical interpreting required and/or Certificate of completion of Medical Interpreting Program within 180 days of employment JobSummaryDisplay: Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system! If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place! Olathe Medical Center, Inc., a 300-bed general acute care facility, is currently looking for a Spanish Interpreter professional to join our team. EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet POSITION SUMMARY The Spanish Interpreter interprets into Spanish all communication with Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and/or their families/significant others via person to person; locations both on and off Olathe Health campus, or via the phone, translates and proofreads medical forms as assigned, and assists the Language Access department with activities and other duties. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two to three years interpreting/translating experience REGISTRATION: None SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish Knowledge of medical terminology CERTIFICATION: Prior training in medical interpreting required and/or Certificate of completion of Medical Interpreting Program within 180 days of employment

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