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Overview At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide comprehensive health benefits that start day 1, student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs, family‑focused benefits, wellness incentives, ongoing mentorship, development and leadership programs, and more. Work location: Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities The Medical Interpreter is a representative of Emory Healthcare that uses knowledge and skills as a cultural broker and qualified medical interpreter. The Interpreter conveys another individual's thoughts and intentions while maintaining the integrity of the conversation, accurately transmits messages between non‑English speaking patients and healthcare providers, and supports personnel at EHC using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. The Interpreter reports directly to the Manager of Interpretation and Translation Services, remains thoroughly knowledgeable about and abides by EHC policies and procedures, and provides education and consultation to providers and patient/families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices. Rounds on patients as an advocate who shares the same language and culture, promotes adherence to care plans, and supports community health. The Interpreter acts as a cultural broker, bridging cultural barriers to reduce disparities, provides system‑wide and unit‑specific training on EMITS services, maintains patient confidentiality, converts dialogue, simplifies jargon, adheres to national standards and codes of ethics, and supports a positive workflow. The role also includes new employee orientation, mentoring, fast‑paced clinical support, remote interpretation services during downtimes, schedule coordination, inventory management of phones and iPads, equipment troubleshooting, and preparation of informational materials. This position may be physically demanding with frequent walking, standing, and at times emotionally challenging and stressful, requiring maturity, composure, and sound judgment. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of medical interpreting experience. Fluency in English and Spanish (ability to speak, read, and write in both languages with emphasis on medical terminology). 40–60 hours of Medical Interpretation certification from Bridging the Gap or a similar institution preferred. Broad knowledge of medical terminology, culture, cultural humility and advocacy. Microsoft Office proficiency required. Additional Details Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Financecolombia

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