MEDICAL INTERPRETER



Job Details

MEDICAL INTERPRETER
Employer

County of Contra Costa

Salary

$50,563.68 - $61,460.52 Annually

Location

Martinez, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

VMVD-2015A

Department

Health Services - Continuous

Opening Date

02/09/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting to fill several permanent full-time Medical Interpreter vacancies in the Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN), located in Martinez, California. Currently, the Department is seeking bi-lingual candidates to fill Spanish, Punjabi, American Sign Language and Arabic Medical Interpreter vacancies. 
 
Under general direction, incumbents provide medical interpretation, in target languages or American Sign Language, for patients and their family members either face-to-face, or by telephone or video during encounters with medical providers and/or other medical support personnel.  Medical interpretation services are provided for clients and patients of Contra Costa Health Services including Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers, the Appointment Unit, and Financial Counseling as well as for clients and patients of various other hospitals and medical centers and clinics on the HCIN network, and on other related national networks.
 
Future vacancies for different languages may become available, bi-lingual candidates fluent in other language(s) are encouraged to apply. 
 
To read the complete job description, please visit the website www.cccounty.us/hr
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Typical Tasks

  • Orally Interprets information related to medical procedures, diagnostic information, and medical education and instructions between patients, clients, medical providers, clinical staff in target language and in English
  • Clarifies meaning and verifies patient's understanding of conveyed medical information
  • Provides education, support, and clarification to medical providers and clinical staff on culturally specific values and practices as they relate to the health care encounter
  • Verify the accuracy of medical and technical terms and terminology
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient/client information according to established Departmental guidelines
  • Participate in training and continuing education to facilitate professional development.
  • Assist others in the use of the HCIN system
  • Provide and promote excellent customer service for all internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Six (6) months of full time, or its equivalent, professional experience working as a Medical Interpreter.

Education: Completion of at least 40 hours of an approved Medical Interpreter training program.

Note: Incumbents will be required to pass the Language Line Interpreter Skills Test and complete 40 hours of Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN) approved medical interpreter training within nine months of appointment.

Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
 
A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
 
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
 
3. Training and Experience Evaluation:  Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire (Weighted 100%).
 
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. As part of the application process, an applicant may be required to complete a Conviction History form. The Conviction History form should only be submitted when requested.
 
 
THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION

 
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

"The Benefit Tab is under construction"

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Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank on the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications. DO NOT answer any of the questions by indicating, "see attached resume". Be concise limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. I fully understand the above information.
  • Yes
  • No
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Please provide the fluent language(s) that you have utilized as an interpreter in a clinic, hospital and other medical setting.
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Please list any language training or education you have received other than English, and provide facility name and dates.
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Please list any language testing certificates you have received other than English, and provide facility and dates, and attach a copy of the certificates with your application.
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Describe your experience performing oral interpretation related to medical procedures between patients/clients and medical providers/clinical staff, and specify the language used. Please include employer's name, your role and responsibilities, examples of duties, employment dates, contact information, and number of hours worked per week
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Describe your experience performing oral interpretation related to diagnostic information or medical evaluation between patients/clients and medical providers/clinical staff, and specify the language used. Please include employer's name, your role and responsibilities, examples of duties, employment dates, contact information, and number of hours worked per week
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Describe your experience performing oral interpretation related to medical education/instructions between patients/clients and medical providers/clinical staff, and specify the language used. Please include employer's name, your role and responsibilities, examples of duties, employment dates, contact information, and number of hours worked per week.

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Employer
County of Contra Costa
Address
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor

Martinez, California, 94553
Phone
(925) 335-1700

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