Clinical Interpreter

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree plus 2 years of interpreting experience or High School Diploma plus 4 years of interpreting experience.
• Obtain a Competence in Language Interpreting certificate OR have an equivalent or higher medical interpreter certification within first 90 days.
• Complete at least 40 hours of medical interpreter training OR have an equivalent or higher medical interpreting education within first 90 days.
• National Interpreter Certification within 2 years ofemployment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to work independently and perform job duties efficiently. Ability to communicate the patient's needs to appropriate clinic and department staff.
• Interacts with internal and external obstetrical care providers, clinic and call center staff, and other department personnel and facilitates appropriate courses of action in a service-minded fashion.
• Experience interpreting and translating in a medical setting.
• Experience in interactive video interpreting.
• Knowledge of interactive video equipment.
• Call center/customer service experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides interpreting for the patient & family and medical healthcare team in specified language. Provides culturally/linguistically appropriate written translation of patient education materials and other written documents.
• Identifies barriers or concerns which interfere with the interpreting process and suggests alternative for resolution.
• Educates staff about TIS compliance, best practices and cultural competence.
• Completes Interpreting Logs for data collection.
• Participates in relevant committees and organizations as assigned.
• Interpreter will place calls to specified language patients to schedule appointments and process clinic registration prior to the patient's clinic visit.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.