Interpreter, Clinical - Health Centers - Full- Time
Company: Erlanger Health
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Translate and interpret medical and other information regarding the
patient's care between the medical/clinical staff and the
patienUfamily. Enters registration information and make
appointments into Epic (Information/Billing System) for patients
including but not limited to Spanish/limited English speaking
patients.
Education:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: College degree in Spanish or desired language.
Experience:
Required: Evidence of expertise with clients of Limited English
proficiency (LEP) must be fluent in Spanish. Evidence of Microsoft
Office computer skills.
Preferred: Previous work in the medical field and/or knowledge of
medical terminology. Previous work with community groups; Previous
experience providing group presentation, an/or community
lectures.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Competency Test required within 1 year of employment;
must demonstrate an overall rating of Meet Expectations (ME) or
Exceeds Expectations (EE) as a Clinical Interpreter.
Preferred: Certification as a clinical interpreter
Department Position Summary:
A Clinical Interpreter at Southside and Dodson Avenue Community
Health Centers (rotating between sites as assigned) is responsible
for translating and interpreting medical and other information
regarding the patient's care between the medical/clinical staff and
the patient/family. Enters registration information and make
appointments into Epic (Information/Billing System) for patients
including but not limited to Spanish/limited English speaking
patients.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team
members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their
role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained
and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate
care for patients and is trained and assigned to support
patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and
behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and
responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population.
Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and
performance evaluation.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and health care compliance
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