Spoken Language Medical Interpreter- Arabic
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Position Summary
Foreign Language Medical Interpreters facilitate health related
communication between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Limited
English Proficient (LEP) patients, ensuring that patients receive
understandable and respectful care that is in keeping with their
cultural health beliefs, practices and primary language.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology in source and
target language as evidenced by passing score on ICCS on line test
and completion of 100 hour LANA training or degreed (MD or RN) from
the United States. Advanced training and/or experience in medical
interpretation as evidenced by completion of 12 hour LANA (or
comparable) Basic Interpreter course and documented medical
interpreting experience.
License/Certifications: N/A
Experience: See "Education"
Fluency or comparable skill level in both English and the target
language(s) as evidenced by Pacific (or comparable) Bilingual
Language test.
Excellent customer service - teamwork skills.
Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work at multiple
locations.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated
700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's
largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers
outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in
Portland.
Keywords: MaineHealth, Portland , Spoken Language Medical Interpreter- Arabic, Healthcare , Portland, Maine
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