Arkansas Children's · 1 month ago
Interpreter (Non-English)
Little Rock, AR
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelArkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The Interpreter is responsible for providing foreign language interpretation and translation to AC patients and families, demonstrating language proficiency and working under stressful situations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides timely and accurate interpretation and translation to AC patients and families
Proficiently interprets information without adding in opinions, bias or advice
Demonstrates proficiency in writing as evidenced by quality translation of patient specific materials as well as educational pamphlets and materials
In the course of interpreting, educates staff regarding cultural issues that may be barriers to care
Takes responsibility for confirming that the language request has been completed and the patient or staff received the assistance as requested
Demonstrates working knowledge of how to access other foreign language and hearing impaired assistance. Demonstrates working knowledge of ADA rules regarding provision of hearing impaired translator services
Reports any patient concerns or identified social issues discovered during interpretation and does not try to address it themselves
Follows up with patient or family to see if concerns have been addressed or resolved
Educates staff as to appropriate utilization of interpreters and job responsibilities
Communicates with other interpreters about interpretation needs for the shift and is able to problem solve with the team through barriers in scheduling
Assists with three-way interpreting needs and written translation requests
Enters daily list of patients seen and services provided into the departmental activity log/database
Makes rounds of foreign speaking hospitalized or clinic patients and offers assistance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Interpreter Skills Assessment - Arkansas Children's
Entry Level - Experience Not Required
Preferred
Interpreter - Related_1 year in Health Care or Medical Interpreting experience
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - NBCMI - The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
Company
Arkansas Children's
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children.
Founded in 2018Springdale, Arkansas, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Mabee Foundation
2025-01-02Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Marcy Doderer
President & CEO
Gena Wingfield
Chief Financial Officer/EVP
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