The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 month ago
Sr. Med Language Interpreter - ADC Patient Services (Bilingual)
Angleton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Senior Medical Language Interpreter to provide language assistance through verbal interpretations and translations for medical communications. The role involves working with staff, patients, and visitors to ensure effective communication and support cross-cultural understanding within the institution.
Responsibilities
Provides skilled verbal interpretation services in person and over the phone
Understands and uses medical terminology correctly in English and the target language(s), and uses medical dictionaries effectively
Executes dispatching duties as assigned and schedules appointments for services
Acts as liaison between staff and patient/visitors to meet their needs
Supports cross-cultural communication throughout the institution by sharing cultural factors influencing health behaviors
Assists in the orientation and training of new Language assistance bilingual staff
Develops and maintains records and produces reports by means of database
Serves as a backup to a supervisor
Follows institutional and departmental policies and procedures in all situations
Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance
Adheres to internal controls established for department
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with two (2) years related experience of written translation experience
Must speak, read, and write English and target language fluently
Ability to translate accurately written materials between English and the target language(s)
Possess Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from NBCMI or CCHI or obtain certification within 2 years from hire date
Preferred
Experience in conducting training courses
Formal training, including completion of medical interpreter course and industry certification (CCHI/NBCMI)
Spanish Speaking
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
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