Job Description
Provides foreign language interpreting services to enable the understanding and successful communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and staff. Assists clinic staff by facilitating cross-cultural communication for non-English speaking patients of all ages.
Experience Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- BTG - Bridging the Gap - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Experience Required
- 1 year Experience in human or health services
Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements
- Ability to adhere to interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics
- Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time
- Ability to interpret and translate on a daily basis in possibly stressful situations
- Exhibit excellent listening skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and/or specialized vocabulary
- Understanding of the subject matter to effectively convert source language to target language
- Preferred: Foreign language training
