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Medical Interpreter
Description TheForeignLanguageMedicalInterpreterprovidesaccurateconsecutiveand/orsimultaneousinterpretationforpatientswithLimitedEnglishProficiency (LEP)andtheirfamiliestoensureclear,complete,andculturallyappropriatecommunicationthroughoutthecontinuumofcare. Servingasbothalanguagespecialistandculturalliaison,theinterpreterpromotesunderstandingbetweenpatientsandhealthcareproviders,supportsequitablecaredelivery,andensuresadherencetoregulatoryrequirementsandprofessionalstandards.Thisrolealsoparticipatesindepartmentaleducation,documentation,andperformanceimprovementinitiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Language Interpretation Provideaccurateinterpretationduringmedicalencountersusingconsecutive,simultaneous,andsighttranslationtechniques. Deliverover-the-phone (OPI)andvideoremoteinterpretation (VRI)serviceswhenin-personinterpretationisunavailable. Supportcommunicationacrossavarietyofclinicalenvironmentsincludingsurgery,trauma,mentalhealth,palliativecare,anddischargeplanning. Cultural Mediation Serveasaculturalliaisontobridgecommunicationgapsbetweenpatientsandhealthcareteams. Provideinsighttohealthcareprovidersregardingculturalconsiderationsthatmayinfluencepatientcareanddecision-making. Documentation and Compliance Maintainaccuraterecordsofinterpretationencounters,includingservicetype,duration,andlocation. EnsureadherencetoHIPAA,theNationalCodeofEthicsforInterpretersinHealthCare,andEmoryHealthcarepoliciesandprocedures. Professional Development and Mentorship Participateincontinuingeducation,qualityimprovementinitiatives,andcompetencyvalidationactivities. Mentornewlyhiredinterpretersandparticipateinpeerreviewprocesses. Assistinprovidingtrainingandeducationtostaffregardinglanguageaccesscomplianceandinterpreterserviceprocedures. Operational Support […]