Part-Time Vietnamese Interpreter at Bluestem Health

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Interpretation, Vietnamese Fluency, Written Translation, HIPAA Compliance, Electronic Health Records, Customer Service, Scheduling, Medical Terminology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Medical Interpreter serves as part of the health care team, providing interpretation services to all non-English speaking patients to ensure understanding of clinic procedures and Provider treatment/services. The Medical Interpreter provides oral interpretation and written translation for patients and staff in the assigned language(s). Essential Duties: Schedule appointment for non-English speaking patients with the provider and the on-staff interpreter Interpret medical and dental information for non-English speaking patients during clinic appointments Provides interpretation in person and via telephone. Place confirmation calls to non-English speaking patients Place follow-up calls to non-English speaking patients, as directed by the Provider Translate and update documents, as requested Track number of patients that receive Interpreter services, as requested. Abide by all guidelines listed on the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Interpreter Code of Ethics Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, by effectively collaborating with colleagues, prioritizing requests for service, and providing interpretation and translation services in a timely manner. Answer phone calls in a prompt and professional manner, throughout the work day. Responsible for checking voicemail frequently and returning phone calls in a prompt manner. Responsible for checking and responding to all Email communications from Patients in a prompt manner. Checks and completes all EHR (electronic health record) tasks, daily Responsible for assisting at the front desk(s) with any walk-in patients, patients that may need paperwork completed, and any questions that may arise. Other duties as assigned. Requirements · High School Diploma Required · Demonstrated fluency in assigned language(s); including speaking, reading, and writing required · Certified and/or Trained as a Medical Interpreter · Experience interpreting in the healthcare field preferred · Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines · Excellent computer skills required · Experience with electronic health record preferred · Highly organized, attentive to detail, quality and accuracy · Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision · High level of customer service skills · Ability to interrelate with wide variety of people

Responsibilities

Provide oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients to ensure understanding of medical and dental services. Manage patient scheduling, follow-up calls, and administrative front-desk tasks within the healthcare setting.