Medical Interpreter/Translator-Per Diem (Language & Cultural Services)

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Language & Cultural Services is seeking a Per Diem - Medical Interpreter/Translator (MIT) fluent in both Spanish Language and English with advanced customer service and interpersonal skills.

This position is open for internal & external candidates.

Under general supervision, provides interpretation and translation services in a medical setting for the Riverside University Health System (RUHS); serves as a patient advocate as needed; performs other related duties as required.

The Medical Interpreter/Translator - Per Diem reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

Incumbents facilitate communication between limited English proficiency (LEP) and non-English proficient patients and their family members with medical personnel or other ancillary staff and services.

In addition, incumbents translate a variety of forms, documents, pamphlets, brochures, and miscellaneous correspondence for the department.

Incumbents in the Medical Interpreter/Translator - Per Diem classification are not eligible for bilingual compensation.

Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule.

Other essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

Medical Interpreter-Translators (MITs) provide crucial language interpretation and translation services both in-person and virtually for Non-English Proficient (NEP) or Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families, hospital staff and clinical and emergency departments.

They work as a team to meet the increasing demand of language access services, must be able to use an electronic health record through a mobile device or computer to log all activity, have a keen understanding of cultural differences through cultural awareness.

Must be able to effortlessly communicate through MS Teams (Training for all technical aspects of this position will be provided).
The most competitive candidates will have the following experience/education:



* National Certification though NBCI or CCHI or a state governmental organization is desired but not a requirement.


* Experience in healthcare interpreting is preferred over legal, business, or diplomatic interpreting but any professional interpreting is welcome.


* Knowledge or familiarity with the protocols and interpreting standards of practice set forth by the NCIHC are highly desired.

Please note the following:


* Healthcare experience would only be considered if the candidate worked in healthcare in a bilingual capacity helping patients and providers with communication.

Remote healthcare interpreting experience is welcome.


* Personal interpreting for family members is not considered professional interpreting experience.

Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.

Tentative 5/40 8am to 4:30pm
Work Address: 26520 Cactus...