Description
Interpreter
Must be bilingual in ONE of the following languages: Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish.
Why work as an Interpreter at Munson Healthcare?
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Be part of a team that nurtures a culture of caring every day.
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Our dynamic culture is built on appreciation, belonging, safety, growth and development and providing supportive resources and programs.
Why Choose Munson Healthcare?
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Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
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Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
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Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
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Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!
What’s Required:
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Bilingual in ONE of the following languages: Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish.
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Pass required bilingual fluency & conversation skills, knowledge of interpreting and ethics of interpreting assessment in order to be considered a qualified medical interpreter (including knowledge of medical terminology as required by regulation).
- Agrees to maintain required certification or qualifications for medical interpreting.
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Demonstrated exemplary customer relation skills and professional demeanor, with proven ability to communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization and with outside agencies.
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Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality regarding information available within the department and hospital.
Specific Duties
Provide language interpretation services for patients/families receiving healthcare.
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Assures that patient/family member(s) know precisely what each speaker has said, rendering all messages accurately and completely, without adding, omitting, or substituting information.
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Replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker.
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Maintains objectivity during interpretation, not allowing personal judgments or cultural values to bias interactions.
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Adheres to the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
The Benefits of Working at Munson:
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Competitive salaries
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
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Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
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Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
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Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts