Duke Careers

Medical Interpreter – PRN

Duke Careers

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and Medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.
  • Participate as a neutral party in the role as conduit of information between Duke staff and the International or Domestic patient/visitors.
  • Ensure accurate communication regarding outpatient services, hospitalization, and Health Care Education.
  • Provide interpreter services, conveying the exact message without summarizing subjectively.
  • Maintain accurate daily records and documentation within the program database.
  • Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services and notify Supervisor of any issues.
  • Participate in continuing education programs and competency training.

Requirements

  • Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language
  • Current N.C. Drivers License with driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management
Benefits
  • No benefits specified

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
interpretationtranslationmedical escort servicesmedical terminologyconversation competency testing
Soft skills
communicationcustomer satisfactionneutral partydocumentationproblem-solving
Certifications
High-School DiplomaN.C. Drivers License