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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Rochester, Minnesota

About this job

Job Posting Number: 50785BR

Job Posting Title: Medical Interpreter - Arabic

Job Posting Category: Other Patient Care

Work Site: MN - Rochester

Department: Language Services

Job Description

Accurately transmits messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel at Mayo Clinic using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Provides education and consultation to both providers and patient/families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. Participates in an on-call rotation according to the guidelines established for the specific language groups. May assist with new interpreter orientation and mentoring. Works in a fast-paced clinical environment with frequently changing priorities. Job may be physically demanding with frequent walking and standing. May also be emotionally challenging and highly stressful, requiring maturity, composure and sound judgment. (002081)

Basic Qualifications:

Completion of an associate's degree program is required, preferably a medical interpreter program or in a healthcare-related field. A bachelor's degree is preferred. If the degree is obtained from a school outside the United States, a copy of the official transcript/degree is required. Two years experience in a health care setting with strong medical vocabulary is required. Two years experience as a medical interpreter preferred. Must demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with a minimum level of Advanced Low proficiency based on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview (OPI). Must be able to read and write in English and the target language. Must have knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served. Must have good interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills. Requires successful completion of approved medical terminology course within one year of position start date.

Other Qualifications:

Certification through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) is preferred. The CCHI exam includes an Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) status or the Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) status. Certification through the NBCMI includes the Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) status, Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI) status, or Screened Medical Interpreter (SMI) status.

License or Certification:

N/A

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Schedule Details: Office hours 7:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule: Weekly on-call rotation.

Compensation Detail: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $19.45 per hour.

Staffing Specialist: Teresa Whitcome

Company Statement:

Mayo Clinic provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect --- and most importantly, a life-changing career. We invite you to join our diverse team as we provide health, hope and healing to people from all walks of life.

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).