Bilingual Healthcare Interpreter
Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Mid Level
Location: Malcom Randall VAMC Gainesville,Gainesville, FL.
Job Title: Bilingual Healthcare Interpreter
Job Type: Full-Time
Duties:
- Provide three-way telephonic interpretation services for LEP (Limited English Proficiency) veterans and designees, facilitating communication with VA employees, including clerks, registered nurses, and healthcare providers.
- Conduct interpretation for healthcare discussions, including explanations of treatment plans, obtaining consents, and other necessary communications, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Coordinate seamless interaction over the phone between the veteran/designee and VA employees using more than 200 languages to support comprehensive patient care.
Requirements:
- Valid certifications in language interpretation and adherence to HIPAA standards.
- Proficiency in handling calls with limited English-speaking individuals, particularly with experience in Spanish as it is the most commonly used language for this contract.
- Availability to provide interpretation services 24/7, 365 days a year, to meet the flexible and around-the-clock needs of the VA Health System.
- Prior experience working with LEP individuals in a healthcare environment is highly preferred.
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