PRN ASL Medical Interpreter - American Sign Language
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 179782
Type: As Needed
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Overview: The Medical Interpreter provides accurate, complete, and culturally responsive interpretation services for patients, families, and healthcare providers. This includes in-person, video, and phone-based encounters across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and procedural environments. This role facilitates effective communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and care teams, supporting understanding of diagnoses, treatments, patient rights, discharge instructions, and other critical health information. This position ensures all interactions are confidential, impartial, and aligned with UnityPoint Health's commitment to providing exceptional experiences. Responsibilities: Provide accurate and effective interpretation (or translation) of procedures and other interactions for limited English-speaking patients (both adult and adolescent) their families, and staff, via phone, in person or in writing. Brings value to each encounter by being an advocate for the patient and family. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Ability to document according to policy and bill accurately for interpretation sessions. Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or equivalent required Experience: Must have 6 months of prior medical interpretation and translation experience Must have ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing Must have ASL certification
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