Vietnamese Interpreter

Vietnamese Interpreter

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter training such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreting and/or interpreting credits from an accredited institution
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care
• State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire – MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• One of the following is required within 1 year of employment with Allina: National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year, Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on Interpreting in Health Care ethics and standards of practice. Will require driving/traveling based on patient needs.
• Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
• Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent