Medical Interpreter Per- Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details


Recruitment/Posting Title Medical Interpreter Per- Diem (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department SHP-Physician Assistant Program-Pi
Overview
Rutgers School of Health Professions offers a wide variety of educational programs ranging from collaborative programs with secondary schools to graduate programs in the health sciences. As a state-wide, multi-campus institution, SHP is committed to improving the quality of healthcare for the people of New Jersey and beyond through innovative academic programs, relevant research and scholarship, and meaningful community service. The School is a community of students, educators, researchers, practitioners, administrators and staff guided by the School’s core values of a culture of excellence, respect for diversity, creativity and innovation and social responsibility.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking multiple Per-Diem Medical Interpreters for the School of Health Professions to work at the Health Outreach Practice Experience (HOPE) Clinic within the Physician Assistant Studies and Practice Department.  The Medical Interpreters will provide Spanish-English interpretation and translation for patient care.  Interpretation and translation must comply with medical office policies and procedures including but not limited to professional behavior and patient confidentiality. 
Among the key duties for this position are the following: 
* Works with practitioners who are not able to speak Spanish and are providing services to patients who are not able to speak English. 
* Translates verbal and written medical information precisely and accurately from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. 
* Interprets and translates for patient care including intake of demographics and medical and social information. 
* Interacts with other providers or staff, external to the office over the phone or virtual device.
* Communicates with strong interpersonal skills and patient-centered orientation. 
Position Status Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Position Salary $25.00/hr.
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours 35.00
Union Description Non-Union
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Minimum Education and Experience
* High School Diploma or GED.  
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Fluency in Spanish and English. 
* An understanding of diverse cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure. 
Preferred Qualifications
* Training in medical interpreting or equivalent experience. 
* Experience in medical interpretation, preferred. 
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST1990
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
Location Details
The Hope Outreach Practice Experience Clinic located in Plainfield, NJ  




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