On-Site Spanish/English Medical Interpreter

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the On-Site Spanish/English Medical Interpreter provides accurate interpretation and translation of medical information in direct service to physicians and/or other health care providers who are seeing limited English proficient patients while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters and the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care. Advocates on behalf of LEP families to ensure that they consistently receive professional language/communication services in healthcare encounters.

Duties of an On-Site Spanish/English Medical Interpreter include the following but are not limited to:

• Review daily LEP inpatient report and round on emergency department patients/inpatients to educate patients/families about free language assistance services and how to access and correctly use available resources and obtain feedback related to quality of interpretation.
• Assist in the education of SBUH staff about language assistance services and how to access and correctly use available resources to ensure effective communication.
• Perform clear, accurate interpreting services for LEP patients, families and hospital visitors in a professional, warm and friendly manner with the goal of facilitating prompt, unbiased and accurate communication between patients, family members and providers at SBUH while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters and the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintain a log with the interpretation encounters completed during each shift including rounding and education provided to staff on language services.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision and values of SBUH.
• Translates general patient/family materials.
• Assist with auditing charts on units and in EMR as needed to ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory offices.
• Keeps self-current by attending professional meetings, webinars and/or continuing education sessions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. At least 3 years of patient facing experience in a Hospital/Healthcare setting or 2 years of Interpreter experience. Completion of a 40 hour or more Medical Interpreter program (please attached copy of completion paperwork to your submission). Demonstrated fluency and proficiency in both English and Spanish. Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Terminology in English and Spanish. Must be a good fit with a positive mindset. Knowledge of EMR.

Preferred Qualifications: Medical Interpreter experience. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Fluency in additional foreign languages. Medical Interpreter Certification.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $68,666 - $80,111 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.